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KPAC PNG is an advocacy organization in coalition with partners to improve lifestyle quality and service accessibility to the Key Population in PNG, especially people living with HIV/AIDS.

30/08/2025

🎉 KPAC Makes History! 🎉

On 28 August 2025, KPAC hosted its first-ever Annual General Meeting with 61 community leaders from NCD, Morobe, Western Highlands, Eastern Highlands from the six partner orgs including Kapul Champions, Friends Frangipani PNG, Community TB Advocacy WABHA YouthLead PNG and Hetura Network Association Inc
Facilitated by Health Equity Matters, the AGM featured key updates from the Chairlady and Executive Director, presentation of audits (2022–2024), endorsement of KPAC’s constitution and objectives, and votes on special resolutions.

🗳️ The day also included the election of KPAC’s new Executive Team which include :

Chairlady: Cathy Ketepa

Vice Chair: Delma Yeki

Treasurer: Cathy Kai

Secretary: Willie Wariembu

Special thank you to Maura, Jeffrey and Sally for their great contributions in the last 4 years when holding delegates positions.

KPAC extends its sincere appreciation to the dedicated team at Health Equity Matters—Jessica Hill, Meredith Tutumang, and Nathan Rohui—for their outstanding support in facilitating a smooth and successful AGM 2025. Your expertise, commitment, and collaborative spirit helped create a space of transparency, unity, and progress for our community.

Together, we rise for equity, dignity, and community-led change! 💪🏽🌈 UN AIDS Papua New Guinea KP Consortium Papua New Guinea Health Equity Matters UN AIDS Papua New Guinea Zimmbo Dilion Community TB Advocacy World Vision Papua New Guinea YouthLead PNG Friends Frangipani PNG Lillian Vangon KPAC Response Centre Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea

KPAC extends heartfelt thanks to the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), delivered through the Health Equity Matters program, for their unwavering support and partnership.

17/08/2025

KPAC Launches Sunset Health Hub in Port Moresby

On Friday, 15 August 2025, KPAC PNG proudly launched the KPAC Sunset Health Hub, a milestone event witnessed by over 100 partners, champions, and community members. The moving ceremony marked a new chapter in community-led Service access and HIV response.

The Sunset Health Hub is a vibrant, non-clinical venue located outside traditional health facilities—designed to bring HIV testing, treatment, and prevention directly into the heart of National Capital District’s communities. It represents our commitment to dignity, accessibility, and empowerment.

🎉 What This Means for Our Communities:

We can now initiate PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) directly at the KPAC Sun-Set Health Hub.

Our outreach workers are trained and equipped to support Oral HIV Self-Testing and promote PrEP with confidence and care.

The hub offers a safe, welcoming space for key populations to access services without fear or stigma.

We were honored to have key champions from the National Department of Health, NACS, DFAT, and UN agencies join us in solidarity. Their presence reaffirmed the importance of community-led health initiatives and the power of partnerships.

This launch is not just a celebration—it’s a promise. A promise to continue building safe spaces, strengthening outreach, and ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against HIV.

We want to thank DFAT, UN AIDS Papua New GuineaUNAIDS, PATH. CCHS, NDoH, NACS, Health Equity Matters, NCD PHA, KPAC and all our families. KP Consortium Papua New Guinea

10/08/2025

Big thank you to our HIV and PrEP. Champion- your bold push for innovation is reshaping community health in PNG. Your leadership is driving real CHANGE, and we're proud to stand with you. Nano Steven Arrawandii
YouthLead PNG
UN AIDS Papua New Guinea
Kapul Champion KPAC
Friends Frangipani PNG
Morobe TB Advocacy
Community TB Advocacy PNG

10/08/2025

🏥 KPAC PNG & CCHS HIV Prevention Training
Over the past week, KPAC PNG, CCHS, and six provincial representatives from Western and Eastern Highlands successfully completed a six-day HIV prevention workshop at Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby from 4th of 9th of August 2025. The training was facilitated by FHI 360, in collaboration with NDoH and KPAC PNG, and delivered in two separate three-day sessions.

📌 Key Results:

o 55 peer outreach workers, 3 KPAC delegates, and 4 health workers gained practical knowledge and skills in HIV Self-Screening Testing, Oral PrEP, and combination prevention strategies.

o A total of 62 participants was trained, including provincial representatives, strengthening capacity for HIV service delivery.

o Peer workers are now equipped to lead community-based HIV self-testing initiatives, improving access and reducing stigma.

o Teams developed localized strategies to integrate Oral PrEP into existing outreach programs, ensuring continuity and demand creation.

KPAC PNG extends heartfelt thanks to the Australian Government, UNAIDS, through CCHS, for their invaluable support in achieving this milestone. We also express our deep appreciation to the National Department of Health and the National AIDS Council Secretariat for their bold leadership in advancing community-led HIV interventions and breaking new ground in prevention efforts. We also thank Health Equity Matters . Burnet Institute, ACTUP PNG and all the networks for your great support too

04/08/2025

🎉 Milestone Achievement for KPAC!

KPAC proudly celebrates a significant milestone as our first cohort of 25 outreach workers successfully completed training in Oral HIV Self-Screening. These dedicated individuals have gained essential skills and knowledge to conduct oral self-screening and provide peer support to those who choose to undergo the process.

This achievement marks a powerful step forward in community-led HIV response, enhancing access, dignity, and empowerment for key populations.

🙏 Our heartfelt thanks to:
- FHI 360, CPHL, UNAIDS, HEM, and NDoH for your expert training and ongoing mentorship.
- DFAT and CCHS for your invaluable support in making this initiative possible.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive HIV response—grounded in compassionate. evidence, community and leadership. UN AIDS Papua New Guinea KP Consortium Papua New Guinea Zimmbo Dilion Health Equity Matters Pakati Voreqe Meraveka Nano Steven Arrawandii 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

01/08/2025

Over the past two weeks, our Outreach Workers have achieved so much — thanks to the incredible support of our resource persons who have guided and mentored our outreach teams.

Their commitment to walk alongside us, share knowledge, and uplift our efforts has made a real difference in how we deliver HAUS DUA and connect with our communities.

This is what community-led advocacy looks like: collaboration, empowerment, and shared purpose.

Thank you to our leaders and online champions who continues to believe in and support KPAC’s mission. 💙

UN AIDS Papua New Guinea 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔. Zimmbo Dilion Health Equity Matters Pakati Voreqe Meraveka Mary K Angela nano

01/08/2025

This week marks the completion of the first 15 days since the launch of the KPAC Peer Outreach Program, a bold initiative run by communities, for communities. The journey has been deeply empowering, with outreach teams supporting one another to implement HAUS DUA - Yes to test with commitment and care. We targeting 300 hot spots mapped out by PSE.
As we close out the month of July 2025, here are some key reflections from the team:

1. While coordination was initially a challenge, the team has shown remarkable cooperation and unity, strengthening collaboration across all key population groups.

2. The tools introduced during this phase have significantly enhanced our ability to reach and test the right targets, improving both efficiency and impact.

3. We are especially grateful for the presence of experienced leaders and high-level stakeholders who have humbly engaged with our teams — offering mentorship, guidance, and encouragement at the grassroots level.

We extend our sincere thanks to our partners — NDoH, UNAIDS, World Vision, Burnet Institute, FHI 360, NACS, and DFAT — for their continued support and belief in community-led solutions
UN AIDS Papua New Guinea KP Consortium Papua New Guinea YouthLead PNG KPAC Response Centre Morobe TB Advocacy

31/07/2025

In response to the 300 hotspots identified during the 2022 Population Size Estimate (PSE), KPAC’s dedicated outreach teams have taken bold action to expand access to HIV prevention. As part of a renewed push, outreach workers are conducting targeted HAUS DUA and installing male condom dispensers to ensure free and discreet access for all.
We are proud to report the successful installation of 20 condom dispensers across high-traffic locations including:
• V8 (3 dispensers ), MMS (3 dispensers), PSG (2 dispens), Winju Lodge (3 disp), Noko Lodge (3 dispens), Motel Everest (2 disp), Galo (2 dispensers), Tokarara Market (1 dispens) & Paddies Hotel (2 dispens)
During community engagement, outreach teams conducted educational discussions highlighting the importance of condom use in HIV prevention. Stakeholders across all locations not only welcomed the initiative but actively expressed concern about HIV and committed to promoting condom use within their venues.
Notably, motel managers demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm and leadership, with several initiating interest in installing dispensers at their respective sites. Their commitment reflects growing ownership of prevention efforts within the private sector.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the KPAC outreach workers whose community connections enabled smooth coordination. Their dedication continues to move this work forward — with impact and heart.
Special thanks to DFAT, NdoH, UNAIDS, & NCD PHA for their generous support, enabling KPAC to deliver community-led, rights-based HIV prevention across Papua New Guinea. UN AIDS Papua New Guinea Health Equity Matters Community TB Advocacy PNG Zimmbo Dilion Jess Hill Morobe TB Advocacy Businesses4Health: TB 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.

31/07/2025

KPAC’s peer outreach workers were honoured to receive a visit from Dr. Gideon Nano, National HIV Program Manager, whose presence brought tremendous encouragement as outreach efforts officially commenced.
In his motivating address, Dr. Nano emphasized the critical importance of fast-tracking HIV-negative key population members onto PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and ensuring strong follow-up and retention. He reminded outreach teams that PrEP is a highly effective medication that protects HIV-negative individuals from acquiring HIV, but eligibility requires a confirmed negative result from an HIV test.
Dr. Nano stressed the need to equip peers with accurate and clear information when discussing PrEP. Outreach workers were urged to explain not only how PrEP works, but also the importance of regular HIV testing, adherence, and clinical follow-up. “The right information builds trust and helps peers make informed choices,” he said.
His visit reaffirmed KPAC's commitment to community-led strategies in HIV prevention and strengthened the confidence of outreach teams as they continue engaging with peers on the ground.
Thank you NDoH for being our VOICE !

We acknowledge the support of DFAT, UNAIDS, Health Equity Matters UN AIDS Papua New Guinea KP Consortium Papua New Guinea Community TB Advocacy YouthLead PNG Friends Frangipani PNG

29/07/2025

It's only 2 weeks and teams have really begun their targets..implementing Haus Dua. Salute the peer workers who are hitting the right targeted Population. One lesson learnt this week is our young new peer workers breaking through their networks. Thank you all our peer workers. Community TB Advocacy PNG KP Consortium Papua New Guinea Youth Lead PNG Health Equity Matters Zimmbo Dilion Zimmbo Dilion

28/07/2025

KPAC -CCHS Outreach Workers engaged in planning their outreach intervention in NCD. In these 6 months our targets are :

a)3000 HIV tests [ HAUS DUA]
b)500 individuals on PrEP
c) 300 HIV positive clients enrolled in ART
d) 15,000 male condoms distributed
e) 3,000 self tests kits distributed
f) 1000 IEC pamphlets distributed

Good luck 50 outreach workers ! You can do it.

Thank you CCHS, DFAT, HEM, UNAIDS, NDOH NCDPHA, FHI360, Burnet Institute and individuals who are supporting us.

Let's safe a life !! UN AIDS Papua New Guinea Community TB Advocacy PNG World Vision Papua New Guinea Health Equity Matters

28/07/2025

Clinic Manager of Begabari Mary Kenwai mentoring KPAC's Haus Dua Prikers in conducting community based screening putting in process of recording data and sound practices when seeing community who come for HIV and STI screening. KP Consortium Papua New Guinea

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