The Post Courier Newspaper (28 May 2026) has reported alarming statistics on mouth cancer in Papua New Guinea.

The Highlands region leads with 68% of recorded cases, followed by Momose (18%), Southern (9%), and New Guinea Islands (5%). Mt Hagen has recorded the highest deaths.
This growing health crisis is linked to lifestyle practices such as betelnut chewing.

It highlights the urgent need for:
• Stronger awareness campaigns
• Early screening and detection
• Community education on prevention

👉 CHSPNG encourages everyone—health professionals, community leaders, and the wider public—to read the full report and take proactive steps in raising awareness and prevention.

More reports available on page 2 and front cover of the Post Courier Newpaper 28th May 2026.