The initiative, part of a health drive led by the office, aims to combat the rising incidence of kidney disease, a leading cause of death in the country.
Prof. Mathias Sapuri of the PNGKF highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that approximately 1,250 new cases of kidney disease are diagnosed annually in PNG. He attributed poor diets, insufficient physical activity, and high-stress levels, which often lead to hypertension, as primary contributors to the disease.
