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What the Data Tells Us About Future-Proofing Papua New Guinea's Health Workforce
New data shows a growing number of older Papua New Guineans. While we celebrate that Papua New Guineans are living longer, investments in the health... Read more
UNFPA Delivers Reproductive Health Kits to Enga PHA for District Hospitals Affected by Election-Related Violence
After closing its doors for almost a year following election-related violence in 2022, Porgera Urban Clinic re-opened two months ago without basic... Read more
“Logistics is a Nightmare”: Western Province Welcomes Health Commodities Supply Chain Training
In the latest Reproductive Health Commodities Supply Chain training, UNFPA brought together health workers in Western Province to learn skills for... Read more
Accelerate Interventions to Ensure No One Left Behind: UNFPA, NSO Release Key Indicators from National Survey
Key indicators from the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey 2022 have been released by UNFPA and the National Statistical Office, showing... Read more
After Months Cut Off from Services, Dignity Kits Reach Displaced Women and Girls in Ambum District, Enga Province
For months, women and girls displaced by election-related violence in Ambum-Kompiam have been disconnected from basic services and without basic... Read more
“We want to protect and promote life and peace”: Bishop Orowae welcomes support in fight against GBV and SARV
UNFPA and USAID are supporting the Catholic Diocese of Wabag in protecting women and girls displaced by conflict from GBV or SARV.
Midwifery Students Excited to Use New Birthing Simulators
Birthing simulators are building skills and confidence for midwifery students and practitioners across Papua New Guinea with the provision of 14 new... Read more
“You must be passionate”: Alexis’ Journey with the UN in Papua New Guinea
Since starting his role as an intern during the COVID-19 outbreak, Alexis Esekia says passion for the UN's mission has driven him in his career... Read more
“It improves their confidence”: UNFPA Supports Survivors of Violence with Hygiene Kits in Goroka
UNFPA distribution of dignity kits to Goroka Base Hospital Family Support Centre provides basic hygiene supplies and a confidence boost for survivors... Read more
Provincial and District Hospitals Receive Vacuum Extractor Kits from UNFPA
A delivery of 35 vacuum extractor kits will equip hospitals around Papua New Guinea with improved capacity to manage prolonged labour.