Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority

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SHPHA Official
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Delivering quality, compassionate healthcare to every person across Southern Highlands Province — from Mendi Provincial Hospital to the most remote communities in the highlands.

6
Districts
50
Facilities
300
Staff
Where Compassion Meets Quality Healthcare
Your Health,Our Priority
SHPHA — Papua New Guinea
Top 5 PHA in PNGRecognised as one of PNG's top five Provincial Health Authorities
Level 4 Ialibu HospitalUpgraded with surgical, imaging & emergency services
IFMS RolloutFirst PHA to complete EFTs via the national IFMS system
Who We Are
Our Guiding Principles
01
Our Mission
Compassionate Care for All

To strive to care for the sick with genuine compassion and professionalism, creating a safe and loving environment where appropriate and effective medical care is delivered to every person.

SHPHA Mission
02
Our Vision
Excellence in Health Services

Delivering the highest quality, effective health services to the people of Southern Highlands Province, driven by compassion, professionalism, and commitment to improve community health outcomes.

SHPHA Vision
03
Our Core Values
Safety, Integrity & Excellence

We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and high standard health services to every patient — upholding compassionate treatment, professional excellence, and integrity.

SHPHA Values
04
Our Priorities
Your Health, Our Commitment

Your health is our highest priority. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, professional, and quality healthcare to every person in Southern Highlands Province — leaving no one behind.

SHPHA Priorities
Health Infrastructure
Operations Spanning Across 6 Districts
in Southern Highlands Province
1
General Hospital
Mendi Provincial Hospital — main referral and specialist hospital for Southern Highlands
5
District Hospitals
Including Ialibu District Hospital, upgraded to Level 4 with full surgical and specialist services
30+
Health Centres
Community health centres delivering primary care, maternal health, immunisation and outpatient services
50+
Health Posts & Aid Posts
Rural health posts bringing frontline healthcare to the most remote highland communities