02/06/2026
Oral Cavity Cancer could become PNG's next health crisis by 2043, warns Dr. James Naipao
Oral cavity cancer is emerging as a major public health concern in Papua New Guinea, with leading medical specialist Dr. James Naipao warning that the country could face a significant rise in cases over the next two decades if preventative measures and early detection programs are not strengthened.
According to Dr. Naipao, oral cavity cancer is a disease that develops when normal tissue inside the mouth becomes abnormal and cancerous after years of repeated injury and exposure to harmful risk factors.
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