Teen health

Health program for teens a success in Alotau

The program focuses on empowering teens and encouraging them to reduce their risk of cancer by making healthy lifestyle choices.

Over 250 grade 9 students at Cameron and over 500 students at Hagita took part in the program, sponsored by Kumul Consolidated Holdings and Kumul Petroleum Ltd.

PNGCF health educator Jacob Oburi educated the students on cancer and how it can develop in the body.

Oburi explained what types of foods are healthy options and how exercise is an important part of lifestyle behaviour.