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The Australian Government is further supporting HIV service delivery in Papua New Guinea by donating a fleet of vehicles to the Catholic Church Health Services (CCHS), enabling expanded community outreach and improved access to care.
This contribution is delivered through the PNG–Australia Partnership and reflects Australia’s commitment to improving health outcomes for all Papua New Guineans.
The vehicles will support outreach services that include community-based HIV testing, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and referrals to other clinics and social services.
The donation comes at a critical time, following the declaration of a national HIV emergency by the Government of Papua New Guinea on 26 June 2025.
The vehicles are being distributed to CCHS and Key Population Advocacy Consortium (KPAC) clinics in the National Capital District and Central Province.The fleet includes:
1 x 15-Seater Bus for St Therese Clinic, Hohola
1 x 15-Seater Bus for St Paul’s Clinic, Hohola
1 x 4-Door Land Cruiser Pick-Up for Veifa Clinic (CentralProvince)
1 x Toyota Hilux for CCHS National Office
1 x 15-Seater Bus for KPAC Sunset HubNotably, the allocation of a vehicle to Veifa Clinic in Central Provincehelps to address the challenge of geographic isolation, enablinghealthcare workers to reach people living with HIV in remote areas.Building on Australia’s already significant support for HIV services in PNG,this new element of partnership reflects a shared commitment to compassion,equity, and the belief that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare—nomatter where they live.
