Wet Season Health AdvisoryIncreased malaria risk across outer islands — bed-net distribution underway. Seek care promptly for fever.

Public Health Services

Preventing disease. Protecting communities.

Our public health programs work across all four districts to prevent illness and promote healthy living in every community in Milne Bay.

Disease Control

Communicable Disease Programs

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TB / HIV Program

Diagnosis, treatment, contact tracing and prevention of tuberculosis and HIV across Milne Bay Province.

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Laboratory Services

Testing and screening services supporting disease surveillance and patient diagnosis.

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Non-Communicable Diseases

Prevention and management of diabetes, hypertension, cancer and other NCDs.

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COVID-19 Response

Ongoing COVID-19 surveillance, vaccination and community health response coordination.

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Disease Surveillance

Early detection and monitoring of disease outbreaks across all districts and island communities.

Environmental Health

Environmental & Community Health

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Quarantine & Surveillance

Border health monitoring at ports and airstrips to prevent the introduction of infectious diseases.

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WaSH

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs promoting safe water access and sanitation in communities.

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OHS & Waste Management

Occupational health and safety standards and safe medical waste management across all facilities.

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Vector Control

Malaria vector control through bed-net distribution, indoor spraying and larval source management.

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Healthy Island Concept

Community-based health promotion based on the Pacific Healthy Islands framework.

Family Health Services

Maternal, Child & Family Health

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EPI / Immunisation

Expanded Programme on Immunisation delivering routine childhood vaccines through facilities and outreach patrols.

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Village Health Assistants

Community-based health workers providing first-level care and health promotion in remote villages.

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Dental & Oral Health

Preventive and basic dental care services delivered through facilities and community outreach.

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Health Promotion

Community education and awareness campaigns on nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention.

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Medical Supplies & Equipment

Procurement and distribution of essential medicines and medical supplies to all health facilities.