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25 May 2023
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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

23 May 2023
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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

19 May 2023
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“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

18 May 2023
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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

16 May 2023
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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

13 May 2023
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“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.

12 May 2023
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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

1 May 2023
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“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

1 May 2023
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“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

17 April 2023
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Four people hold cardboard box in from of Port Moresby General Hospital.

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.

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