Our work in Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2024–2028 describes how the World Health Organization (WHO) country office will support the implementation of the Papua New Guinea Vision 2050 and the National Health Plan 2021–2030 over the next five years. The development of the country's cooperation strategy involved a thorough process of collaboration and consultations with various stakeholders. The process resulted in the identification of four strategic priorities based on the country’s context and needs.

The Papua New Guinea National Health Plan 2021–2030 aims to prevent illness, address health risks, and provide accessible and affordable health care for all. The Plan focuses on five key results areas with 22 objectives and indicators for 2030, which include effective management, partnerships, access to quality services, targeted health priorities and strengthened health systems.

The strategic agenda, covering four strategic priorities and 19 focus areas, is aligned with Papua New Guinea Vision 2050, which covers 2010 to 2050, and supports the Vision’s seven pillars and other national health policies. 

The complex health challenges in Papua New Guinea require creative partnerships within and beyond the health sector. For example, partnerships to strengthen health security require a One Health approach that engages agencies from various sectors. Developing high-impact partnerships at regional and national levels will help to implement the Country Cooperation Strategy and national health and development goals.