The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA), in collaboration with key partnerships including the PNG Cancer Foundation, City Pharmacy, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), UNICEF, and the National Department of Health (NDoH), held an event marking significant progress in strengthening cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services in NCD and across the country. The event was held just recently at Lawes Road Clinic in Moresby South. Dr. Michael Dokup, Director for Curative Health and Caretaker CEO of NCDPHA, stressed that the authority’s focus on cancer awareness and screening is a milestone achievement. “Cancer is a major health threat in Papua New Guinea, and promoting awareness and education is critical.” He thanked the PNG Cancer Foundation, UNICEF, NDoH, and other partners for their invaluable support, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in cancer prevention in the National Capital District (NCD) and around the country. The NCDPHA is driving cervical cancer screening activities in NCD, with plans to expand screening programs to include other common cancers such as breast cancer. Dr. Dokup also announced that funds from the HSIP trust account will be used to improve Lawes Road Clinic's facilities so that cancer patients could be better served. Dr. Amos Lano, NCDPHA's Director of Public Health, emphasized the necessity of public-private cooperation in cancer detection efforts. He also announced that NCDPHA will take over management of public health programs that had previously been handled by PMGH.