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East New Britain Provincial Health Authority
East New Britain Province · Papua New Guinea

Health for Every
Community

Delivering dignified health services across four districts

The East New Britain Provincial Health Authority implements the provincial health road map — ensuring every community, from Kokopo’s shores to Pomio’s mountains, receives quality care.

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Province
East New Britain
Islands Region, Papua New Guinea
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Capital
Kokopo
Administrative headquarters since 1994
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Districts Served
4 Districts
Gazelle · Kokopo · Rabaul · Pomio
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Health Partners
Gov · Church · NGOs
Collaborative healthcare delivery
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328,369
Total Population
15,816
Area (km²)
3.6%
Annual Growth Rate
4
Districts
The Province

East New Britain — Explore Our Districts

Click any district on the map to discover its population, geography, health facilities, and key information.

WEST NEW BRITAIN POMIO Largest District GAZELLE Agricultural Heartland RABAUL Historic Capital KOKOPO Provincial Capital ★ KOKOPO CITY Provincial Capital RABAUL TOWN PALMALMAL Tavurvur Nakanai Range Simpson Harbour Saint Georges Channel 50 km N Papua New Guinea ENB
Pomio
Gazelle
Rabaul
Kokopo
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Click any district on the map to explore its population, geography, health infrastructure, and key facts.

● Pomio District
Pomio
Capital: Palmalmal  ·  Most Remote District
~8,700
Area km²
~52,000
Population
Lowest
Pop. Density
55%
Province Area
Pomio is the largest and most remote district in ENB Province, characterised by vast tropical rainforests, rugged limestone karst landscapes, and isolated coastal communities accessible mainly by sea.
Nakanai Mountains & extensive limestone karst formations
Old-growth tropical rainforest — rich biodiversity
Primarily accessible by sea or small aircraft
Economy: logging, cocoa, copra & subsistence farming
Diverse ethnic groups: Kol, Mamusi, and Mouk peoples
✚ Health Infrastructure
Pomio District Hospital · Remote outreach clinics · Aid posts in inland villages · Church health services (Catholic, SDA) · Mobile health patrols by sea
● Gazelle District
Gazelle
Capital: Kokopo  ·  Agricultural Heartland
~1,800
Area km²
~105,000
Population
High
Pop. Density
Fertile
Volcanic Soils
Gazelle District occupies the central Gazelle Peninsula, renowned for its fertile volcanic soils. Home to the Tolai people — one of PNG’s most economically dynamic groups, known for the Tubuan cultural tradition.
Fertile volcanic soils ideal for cocoa, coconut & coffee
Tolai people & Tubuan (Dukduk) cultural ceremonies
Baining Mountains and diverse highland communities
Major cocoa-producing region for PNG exports
Proposed “Baining Electorate” under 2027 changes
✚ Health Infrastructure
Multiple health centres · Nonga Base General Hospital · Church health services · Rural aid posts · Maternal & child health programmes
● Rabaul District
Rabaul
Capital: Rabaul Town  ·  Historic Volcanic Capital
~600
Area km²
~58,000
Population
1994
Major Eruption
Active
Volcanoes
Rabaul District contains the historic former provincial capital, largely buried by volcanic ash from the catastrophic 1994 eruption of Tavurvur and Vulcan. Significant WWII heritage and growing eco-tourism define the district today.
Tavurvur & Vulcan — two active volcanoes flanking Simpson Harbour
Simpson Harbour — one of the Pacific’s finest natural harbours
Major WWII Pacific Theatre heritage sites & Japanese tunnels
Rabaul town — historical capital abandoned after 1994
Growing volcano-tourism and cultural heritage industry
✚ Health Infrastructure
Nonga Base General Hospital (Provincial Referral) · Rabaul Urban Clinic · Volcanic disaster preparedness · Mental health & trauma services · Emergency response facilities
● Kokopo District
Kokopo
Capital: Kokopo City  ·  Provincial Capital
~800
Area km²
~90,000
Population
Highest
Pop. Density
Since 1994
Admin Capital
Kokopo District is the administrative and commercial heart of ENB Province. It became the provincial capital after the 1994 eruption and is the fastest growing urban centre, serving as the primary hub for health services, commerce, and government.
Provincial government headquarters & all major agencies
Kokopo City — fastest growing urban centre in ENB
Vunapope Mission & Hospital — major Catholic institution
Port Kokopo — major maritime gateway for the province
Kokopo War Museum & WWII Memorial sites
✚ Health Infrastructure
Nonga Base General Hospital (100+ beds) · Vunapope Catholic Hospital · Kokopo Urban Clinic · ENBPHA Provincial HQ · Various health centres · Private medical practices
Our Purpose

Charting the Course for Better Health

We exist to bring health services to every person in East New Britain — regardless of geography, community, or circumstance.

The ENBPHA is the implementation focus of health services in the province. We set the road map that charts the direction of health service delivery — ensuring every community receives the care they deserve.

Implementing health services across all four districts of the province
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Setting the strategic direction for provincial health service delivery
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Partnering with government, churches, and non-government organisations
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Empowering communities through health education and research

The implementation focus of health services in the province — setting the road map to chart the course of direction in bringing health services to all people in East New Britain.

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Corporate Plan — Provincial Purpose Statement
Our Functions

What We Do

The ENBPHA fulfils its mandate through four core functions: maintaining health infrastructure, training professionals, driving health promotion, and collaborating with key partners across ENB Province.

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Health Facilities & Infrastructure

Maintain the Provincial Health Authority and all its facilities to ensure the continuous provision of diverse, quality health services to the people of East New Britain.

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Training & Professional Development

Provide facilities and programmes for the training and development of health professionals and health employees across the province.

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Health Promotion & Research

Lead health promotion initiatives and evidence-based research that informs policy, raises community awareness, and improves outcomes across ENB.

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Partnership & Collaboration

Perform functions in meaningful partnership with the provincial government, church health services, and NGOs to maximise reach and impact.

Our Work

The ENBPHA Board & Governance

The East New Britain Provincial Health Authority Board provides strategic governance and ensures health services are accountable to, and shaped by, the local communities they serve across the province.

★ Accountable · Participatory · Community-Centred
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Ensures the Provincial Health Authority is accountable to the local community it serves.
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Encourages community participation in planning and decision-making relating to the health authority.
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Delivers public health services that are appropriate and acceptable to the local community across ENB Province.
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Delivers curative services through hospitals and health facilities that are acceptable to the community.