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17 September 2022
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Inventory Management Training Helps Staff Prevent Stock-Outs in Momase Region

Across Papua New Guinea, regular stock-outs of reproductive health commodities is common. Now, health care workers are being trained in inventory... Read more

14 September 2022
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“I want to see people having healthy relationships”, Civil Society Welcomes Comprehensive Sexuality Education Curriculum

Integrating best-practice Comprehensive Sexuality Education into the existing health curriculum is being supported by civil society organisations... Read more

2 September 2022
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“Only we can speak for ourselves,” Esa’ala Youth Leader Brings District Voice to Youth Dialogue

Travelling six hours by boat to join UNFPA's youth dialogue, Esa'ala District Youth Council vice-President Raymond Merpe calls for stronger... Read more

26 August 2022
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A man in a UNFPA vest packs bright buckets with sanitary supplies.

UNFPA Supports Humanitarian Response in Enga

The United Nations Population Fund in Papua New Guinea has provided 19 Reproductive Health Kits and 2,000 Dignity Kits to Porgera, Kandep and Laiagam... Read more

26 August 2022
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Students Welcome Haus Mahn and Haus Meri Dialogues with UNFPA

UNFPA hosted a series of panel discussions at the University of Papua New Guinea on intergenerational solidarity where speakers highlighted the... Read more

20 August 2022
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Sr Philomena from Catholic Health Services participates in UNFPA midwifery training.

Delivery of Dignity Kits Improve Hygiene for Women in North Fly, Western Province

UNFPA has utilised a network of partners, including organisations like North Fly Catholic Health Services, to distribute dignity kits. This has... Read more

17 August 2022
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Young Innovator to Investigate Maternal Health and Nutrition in Papua New Guinea

UNFPA Papua New Guinea's Young Innovator Isaac Sope joined a team of young leaders in New York to discuss innovative solutions to the... Read more

15 August 2022
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Emergency Maternal Care Training Leads to Safer Deliveries in Mutzing

Using new skills and equipment, healthcare professionals in Morobe Province have been able to provide safer care for women and newborns.

11 August 2022
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UNFPA Partners with the National Department of Health to Improve Health Supply Chains

A new training package from UNFPA and the National Department of Health upskills health facility staff to reduce stock-outs of essential medicines.

9 August 2022
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Setting the Stage for Improved Psychosocial Support for Hela Province

UNFPA and UN Women have kickstarted implementation of a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support program in the Highlands to provide quality, holistic... Read more

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