Simbu Provincial Health Authority

02/06/2026

📢 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The CT MRI Services will be closed effective 29th May 2026 due to technical issues beyond our control.

The Director of Curative Health Services will advise the public once the CT MRI Unit is ready to resume operations.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.

01/06/2026

On behalf of SiPHA, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Olam Foundation for your generous donation of medicines. Your support strengthens our ability to serve the community and provide essential care to those in need.

At the same time, we kindly emphasize the importance of due diligence in all medical donations. To safeguard the health and wellbeing of our people, it is vital that every medical supply undergoes thorough quality control validation before distribution. This ensures that the medicines we provide are safe, effective, and aligned with our mission of serving the community responsibly.

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority CEO Dr. Kassi Ken has issued a firm directive that all medical supplies donated to health facilities must pass through official quality control channels before being distributed or used, emphasizing that patient safety is non-negotiable.

31/05/2026

📢 NOTICE: Eye Surgical Outreach Camp 👁️🏥✨

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SIPHA) in partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation–PNG will be hosting a Combined Eye Surgical Outreach Camp from 8th to 26th June 2026 at Kundiawa General Hospital.

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Experienced eye specialists will be available to provide surgical services and eye care support.

📅 Dates: 8–26 June 2026
📍 Venue: Kundiawa General Hospital

26/05/2026

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21/05/2026

21/05/2026

📰 ADB Consultants Conduct Safeguard Assessments in Gumine and Salt-Nomane

📅 On May 19th, 2026, two consultants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) completed safeguard and risk assessments at Gumine and Kilau Health Centres, reinforcing plans to redevelop the facilities into climate-resilient district hospitals. 🌍🏥

👩‍💼 Ms. Daniela Kraemer (Gender & Social Safeguards) and 👩‍💼 Ms. Dorothy Keyser Pais were received in Mt Hagen before traveling to Kundiawa. They joined the Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) team led by Acting Director of Public Health Mr. Arnold Marme, Acting Deputy Director of Rural Health Services Mr. Jerry Kubu, and Technical Group Team Leader Mr. Mathew Kom. 🚓 The delegation was escorted by police personnel from Mobile 08 for security.

📍 The team visited Kilau Health Centre in Salt-Nomane District and Gumine Health Centre in Gumine District, following up on the earlier May 7th visit by ADB consultant Mr. Trevor Goulding. Their mission was to evaluate land sites, consult with health staff, and engage directly with local communities to ensure the project meets safeguard standards and remains risk-free. ✅

💬 Community feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Speaking on behalf of the Mian Tribe, Gumine Station Ward Councillor Hon. Daniel Kale expressed gratitude 🙏 to ADB and SiPHA for prioritizing Gumine and Kilau, noting that the people are eager to embrace the redevelopment project and will provide full cooperation. 🤝

📑 During the consultations, Ms. Daniela Kraemer confirmed that the project will be formally approved once all documents and assessments are completed and in place. 🖋️

👏 The consultants commended SiPHA management and technical staff for the well-coordinated consultations and the hospitality extended during their visit. SiPHA’s Board and Management also expressed appreciation to ADB’s Health Services Sector Development Program (HSSDP) Project Manager Mr. Rob Akers, Ms. Kraemer, Ms. Keyser, and the district health officers and staff in Gumine and Salt-Nomane. 🌟

👨‍⚕️ SiPHA CEO Dr. Ken Kassi emphasized that partnerships such as these are vital to overcoming “last mile” challenges in Simbu’s southern corridors. He noted that the redevelopment of Gumine and Kilau facilities will significantly strengthen access to quality health services for rural communities once the project is approved and implemented. 🌱🏥✨

20/05/2026

Re: 2021-2025 Financial Statements Presented to Auditor General (AG) Office

On Tuesday 19th May 2026, Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) presented its Financial Statements for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 to the Office of the Auditor General (AG).

Due to strong financial management system from SiPHA Board's Finance Sub-committee, Finance Department operations (Planning, Revenue, Accounting, Auditing and Reporting), and financial control from Senior Executive Management, and enhance financial governance from Finance Department, Treasury Department, Planning Department and Health Department, and integral partners, SiPHA as a government agency (621) is able to substantiate these reports post-COVID era.

In line with KRA 5 of the National Health Plan and KPAs 1 and 4 of the SiPHA's Corporate Plan 2025-2027, SiPHA stands to deliver government's integral health services to the Simbu people with accountability to the state and public as per Section 39 of the PHA Act 2007 and the Audits Act 1989

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

📢📢 TOK SAVE 📢📢

Re: Mega Eye Surgical Camp | 8–27 June 2026

This is to inform the six districts of Simbu Province, neighbouring provinces, and other interested areas that a mega eye surgical camp will be held at Kundiawa General Hospital from 8 to 27 June 2026.

The camp is jointly sponsored by The Fred Hollows Foundation PNG Partner and the Simbu Provincial Health Authority.

Accommodation, food and transport will be provided for patients. Surgical fees are subsidised and affordable, not exceeding K100.00 per patient for specialist eye services.

Please share and help circulate this information to communities and health networks.

For enquiries and referrals:

Kalex Waleape
Ph: 72146478
Outreach Coordinator, Eye Clinic — Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa General Hospital Hospital.

Thank you.