Minister for Health and HIV/Aids

Two oncologists to be recruited for Lae Cancer Unit

“One for radiation treatment and another to work with other treatment options for cancer, such as advanced chemotherapy, surgery, and a new radiotherapy treatment called Linear Accelerator that will modernise the radiation treatment for cancer. This will provide better quality of life for cancer patients,” Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS Michael Malabag said.  

“We have a new Brachytherapy service underway, and a volunteer specialist from Australia will be training our young specialists in new cancer treatments that will help particularly, women with cervical cancer.”

2016 Hiri Hanenamo crowned

Hailing from the village of Poreporena, Olive Tau was crowned as 2016 Miss Hiri Hanenamo Queen followed by her Runner- up Boni Bitu from Porebada village.

In third place and taking the Miss Hetura for 2016 was Maha Asi from Tubuserea village.

Minister for Health and HIV/Aids, Michael Malabag presented their sashes whilst traditional singsing groups sang to signify the crowning taking place.

The spectators cheered ending the day on a high note.