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Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority recognized for improving healthcare
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Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority recognized for improving healthcare

From Post-Courier · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (SHPHA) in Papua New Guinea is receiving recognition for its healthcare improvements.
  • SHPHA has been ranked among the top five performing Provincial Health Authorities in the country.
  • This recognition comes from the national Health Department and Ministry.

The Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (SHPHA) in Papua New Guinea is gaining national recognition for its significant contributions to improving healthcare within the province. The Health Department and Ministry have acknowledged SHPHA's effective work, placing it among the nation's top five performing Provincial Health Authorities.

Dr. Okti Poki, Papua New Guinea's Chief Surgeon and Deputy Chairman of SHPHA, expressed satisfaction with the authority's performance. He stated that SHPHA is functioning well and implementing the right strategies, which has led to its high ranking.

This acknowledgment highlights SHPHA's commitment to enhancing healthcare services and accessibility for the people of the Southern Highlands province. The authority's efforts are contributing to better health outcomes and strengthening the overall healthcare system in Papua New Guinea.

the SHPHA is functioning well and doing the right things, which have placed SHPHA in the top five (5) performing Provincial Health Authorities in the country.

โ€” Dr Okti PokiPapua New Guinea Chief Surgeon and Deputy Chairman of SHPHA, commenting on the authority's performance.
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Originally published by Post-Courier in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.