PNG Oncology Nurses' Association Inc

16/03/2026

Doing great 😍🙏

07/03/2026

🌟 1 Day to Go – International Women’s Day 2026! 🌟

Tomorrow, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Pauline Rose, our international mentor and educator, will be joining as a key speaker to share her insights and inspire change!

Join us as we advocate for “Her Health, Her Right – Equity for Women Globally” and celebrate women who lead, innovate, and transform communities.

💻 Don’t miss this event – join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85698468773?pwd=46bY7jkJ3TphNiXZILuxsfp6J3rBJb.1

Let’s celebrate, empower, and amplify women everywhere! 🌍💪

02/03/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts – PMGH Clinical Nursing Symposium 2026

Are you passionate about advancing nursing practice, education, leadership, or research? Now is your opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise!

We are officially inviting abstract submissions for our upcoming Nursing Symposium 2026 🩺✨

✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer
OR
✅ Click the link below to register today:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/k663XMT0CR

🗓 Submission closes June 30, 2025 — be sure to secure your spot before the deadline!

For more information:
📲 WhatsApp: +675 7231 3675
📧 Email: [email protected]

02/03/2026

📣 CARER/CAREGIVER NEEDED – Port Moresby (Gerehu) Stage 6.
We are urgently seeking a carer/caregiver to support a mouth cancer patient at his home in Gerehu, Port Moresby.
👉See poster below for details👇

👉We are looking for someone compassionate, reliable, and confident in supporting a patient through daily routines and comfort care. We provide an allowance of K40/day for 5 days/week.

👉If you have the skills and the heart to assist, please contact us directly. Preference will be given to someone with a valid driver's license.
💙 Be a blessing to someone fighting cancer🙏 Thank you ❤️

01/03/2026

📢 Official Launch Announcement

We are excited to announce that the Papua New Guinea Oncology Nurses' Association (PaNGONA) and the Papua New Guinea Palliative Care Nursing Society (PNGPCNS) will be officially launched on 30th July 2026.

This marks a historic milestone in advancing cancer and palliative care nursing in Papua New Guinea. Both associations are committed to connecting, empowering, and supporting nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the country.

Stay tuned for updates on the event, programs, and opportunities to join or collaborate with these pioneering nursing organizations.

01/03/2026

🎗️ MARCH IS CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎗️

March highlights important cancers including:
🔵 Colorectal Cancer
🟠 Kidney Cancer
🟤 Multiple Myeloma
⚪ Brain Tumors

These cancers affect many individuals and families worldwide, including here in Papua New Guinea.

As healthcare professionals and community members, we must:
✓Promote early screening
✓Encourage healthy lifestyles
✓Recognize warning signs early
✓Support patients and families affected by cancer

Early detection saves lives. Awareness creates change. Together, we can reduce the burden of cancer in our communities.

🎗️

24/02/2026

🌟 Exciting Update from the St. Jude’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Course – PNG 2025! 🌟

I am pleased to share that I was asked to present Modules 1 and 2 – Nursing Assessment and Pain Management – during our live sessions:

Module 1: 20/01/2026
Module 2: 24/02/2026

Both sessions were attended by 13 enthusiastic participants from various Provincial Health Authority (PHA) hospitals across Papua New Guinea.

A heartfelt thank you to our mentors for their invaluable guidance:

Lorena Segovia Weber, BSN, CPHON – Program Coordinator, St. Jude Global Nursing, Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Jayne Harrison – Solid Tumour Nurse Consultant, Children’s Cancer Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052

Special thanks to Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) for their continued institutional support, which makes these learning opportunities possible.

It was inspiring to engage with nurses committed to strengthening paediatric oncology care in PNG. Their dedication and enthusiasm for learning are truly commendable.

Together, we are building capacity and improving care for children with cancer across the country.

23/02/2026

Approximately 140 children in Papua New Guinea are diagnosed with cancer every year, a trend that has remained consistent for the past 14 years.

Read more: https://www.nbc.com.pg/post/32682/140-children-are-diagnosed-with-cancer-each-year

18/02/2026

🌍 World Cancer Day 2026 – United by Unique 💙

On behalf of the Papua New Guinea Oncology Nurses Association (PaNGONA), we sincerely thank all stakeholders who contributed to the World Cancer Day 2026 webinar, organized under the theme:
“United by Unique – Every Cancer Story Matters.”

This event highlighted the importance of person-centered cancer care. Every journey is unique, and by uniting voices globally, we strengthen advocacy, education, policy, and holistic patient support.

💠 Panelists:
1. Peter Fore – President, PNG Oncology Nurses Association
2. Jumoke Oshojah
3. Abigail Chidera Chibueze

💠 Survivor Speaker:
1. Nr. Juliet Alabrah

💠 Organisations & Partners:
Serene Consultancies Group | Caring Community Creators | Acetrea Oncology Nursing Society | Nurses Made for More | PaNGONA | Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire | American Cancer Society Research | Youth Cancer Network | Oncology Nurses Society | Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONS‑Nigeria) | Oncology Nursing News | United Nations

Our commitment remains:

✓Advocate for patient-centered policies
✓Advance oncology education and nursing capacity
✓Promote equitable access to care and early detection
✓Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive support

PaNGONA proudly stands United by Unique—every story matters, every voice counts, and united action drives meaningful change. 💜

18/02/2026

📢 OFFICIAL NOTICE

Dear Members,
On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Training & Education Committee, please be advised that there will be no session scheduled for tomorrow.

This is due to our participation in the first Pacific Nursing Partnership (PNP) Board Meeting, which is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and coincides with our regular session time.

We appreciate your understanding as we represent our association in this important regional engagement. All sessions will resume as scheduled next week.

Thank you for your continued professionalism and commitment.

15/02/2026