The board of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has visited the Cancer Service Unit at ANGAU Memorial Hospital, where the company has invested more than K20 million to strengthen cancer treatment services.
The investment, implemented between 2020 and 2025 under a tripartite agreement with the Morobe Provincial Health Authority and ANGAU, supported the re-establishment of radiotherapy and brachytherapy services at the hospital. Funding enabled the engagement of a resident oncologist, training of radiotherapists and the procurement of key equipment, including a Cobalt-60 radioactive source, allowing radiotherapy treatment to resume in Papua New Guinea.
Kumul Petroleum chairman Gerea Aopi said the visit gave board members an opportunity to assess the impact of the company’s support.
“Today’s visit allowed us to understand the work being carried out here, and the difference that improved medical equipment can make for patients,” Aopi said.
He noted that cancer remains a significant health challenge in the country, underscoring the importance of initiatives that expand access to diagnosis and treatment.
“Many families across the country are impacted by cancer. Supporting initiatives that improve access to care reflects our broader developmental role as a national company,” he said.
The visit was facilitated by ANGAU Memorial Hospital chief executive officer Dr Kipas Binga and staff from the Cancer Service Unit, who provided insights into current operations and patient care.
The board’s visit coincided with Kumul Petroleum’s annual charity golf tournament in Lae on 6 March, an event held to raise funds for essential medicines for patients undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital.
