The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority’s Management and staff has commemorated Pinktober in Port Moresby. The Public Health and Curative Health staff has conducted awareness on Breast Cancer and other Cancers with the residence of NCD.
As part of the global cancer awareness campaign, the NCD Provincial Health Authority’s management and staff has joined hands with the Governor for National Capital District Hon. Powes Parkop on Pinktober Walkathon. The city residence has participated in this program to further amplify the Global Call to Action on Breast Cancer and other forms of Cancer.
Speaking during the Pinktober awareness event in Port Moresby yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer for NCD Provincial Health Authority Dr. Robin Oge said cancer remains a “silent killer” in Papua New Guinea and around the world, and that prevention must begin at the community level.
The NCD PHA aims to ensure both men and women enjoy a cancer free life through early detection and information sharing. The common type of women’s cancer in PNG; Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Lip & Oral Cavity Cancer & Liver Cancer. Other common cancers that affect men are; Prostate Cancer, Lip & Oral Cavity Cancer Liver Cancer.
Dr. Oge also emphasized the importance of public health promotion and community responsibility, urging people to make healthier lifestyle choices and seek early screening. “Information and prevention are our strongest tools. Everyone has a role to play in saving lives,” he said.
Governor Parkop said, “It is a shared responsibility where the Awareness & Education campaign on cancer lies with the organizations, communities, and individuals to promote early detection, prevention, and education about common cancers in PNG.”
This joint effort also indicates the commitment of NCD PHA to promote a cancer free future for Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Robin Oge has called on both male and female population in the National Capital District and throughout Papua New Guinea to seek immediate medical attention if they experience abnormal cancer signs. “Early detection and treatment of Cancer is very important to prolong life,” said Dr. Oge.
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