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Health workers in Madang and East New Britain trained on child nutrition project safeguards
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
More than 150 Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and 62 health workers from Madang and East New Britain Provincial Health Authorities and the Catholic Church Health Services recently attended a week-long workshop on environmental and social...
Maru urges ‘new roadmap’ to unlock Papua New Guinea’s economic potential
Business Advantage PNG
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August 14, 2025
PNG’s Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. Credit: BAI/Stefan Daniljchenko Papua New Guinea must chart a “new roadmap” to transform its economy, International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru told the 2025...
Dublin woman sets off for Papua New Guinea in bid to climb world's highest volcanos
The Journal
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August 13, 2025
A DUBLIN WOMAN is on a mission to reach the summit of the highest volcano in each of the planet’s seven continents. Milasha Joseph has already scaled the likes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in her bid to complete the feat. It’s an ambition...
At 50, Papua New Guinea deserves a more complete story
The Interpreter
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August 13, 2025
Weak governance, persistent law-and-order challenges, poor human development outcomes, mismanaged natural resources, and a growing struggle to meet the needs of a young and rapidly expanding population – these remain familiar themes in stories...
Health Ministry eyes needle and syringe exchange program
The Fiji Times
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August 16, 2025
Government is considering a needle and syringe exchange program to help curb HIV transmission, while keeping purchase regulations in place. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu made the comments recently when asked in Parliament whether...
World first: TEM’s Papua New Guinea Improved Cookstove Project is approved under high integrity VM0050 methodology by Verra
Tasman Environmental Markets
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August 12, 2025
The pioneering Papua New Guinea (PNG) Improved Cookstoves project by Asia-Pacific carbon offsetting solutions provider, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), has become the first project globally to issue Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) under Verra’s...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Madang: The Catholic community works to stem violence related to witchcraft accusations
Fides
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August 12, 2025
Conferenza Episcopale Papua Nuova Guinea e Isole Salomone Megiar (Agenzia Fides) – In a social context where witchcraft practices and violence unleashed by superstition end up becoming two sides of the same coin, the Catholic community in Papua...
Over 31 instances of polio in Papua New Guinea - WHO
RNZ
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August 11, 2025
Photo: The World Health Organisation In Papua New Guinea, more than 31 instances of polio have been detected since the disease re-emerged earlier this year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the numbers on Monday, as PNG launched a...
Over 31 cases of polio in Papua New Guinea after outbreak declared in May
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 12, 2025
More than 31 cases of polio have been detected in Papua New Guinea since the disease re-emerged earlier this year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the numbers on Monday, as PNG launched a national immunisation campaign in Port...
Over 31 cases of polio in Papua New Guinea - WHO
RNZ
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August 11, 2025
Photo: The World Health Organisation In Papua New Guinea, more than 31 cases of polio have been detected since the disease re-emerged earlier this year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the numbers on Monday, as PNG launched a...
Abhinav Bindra named IOC mental health ambassador
Madhyamam
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August 16, 2025
India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, Abhinav Bindra, has been appointed as one of nine Mental Health Ambassadors by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The initiative aims to prioritise athlete well-being and break the stigma...
Lombrum Medical Centre celebrates treatment of over 10,000 patients
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 16, 2025
The redeveloped Lombrum Medical Centre, led by Papua New Guinea and the Australian Defence Organisations, has recently passes a milestone of having its 10,000 patient visit. As part of the first phase of the Lombrum Joint Initiative, which began...
Visionary Entrepreneur Anne-Shirley Wins Westpac Outstanding Women Awards for Transforming Women’s Health in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 11, 2025
Shirley Korave, founder of Queenpads and passionate advocate for women’s health, has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA), receiving a total grant of K10,000 – comprising K5000 for her...
Abhinav Bindra appointed IOC Mental Health Ambassador for athletes
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Olympic gold medalist shooter and former athlete Abhinav Bindra has been named one of nine International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mental Health Ambassadors, the IOC announced on Friday. Abhinav Bindra, who won a...
Abhinav Bindra Named Among Nine IOC Mental Health Ambassadors
News18
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August 15, 2025
Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 19:36 IST Abhinav Bindra has been named an IOC mental health ambassador to prioritise mental health in sports through open discussions and support. Bindra he clinched gold in the men's 10m air rifle event, becoming...
Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador
Rediff
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IMAGE: In his new role, Abhinav Bindra will be tasked with breaking stigma, encouraging open conversation about mental health and promoting well-being within sport and beyond. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters Olympic gold medallist...
PNG Education Department Launches Three-Year Corporate Plan
One Papua New Guinea
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August 18, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Education Department has launched its three-year Corporate Plan 2025–2027 and unveiled a new departmental logo, alongside the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary logo, during a ceremony in Port Moresby on Friday. Education...
The Hidden Backbone of Maternal Health: Asia’s Midwifery Gap
Inter Press Service
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August 15, 2025
Active Citizens, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Featured, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women's Health Women's Health Strong health systems start with midwives....
PNG partners Pinoy health to counter lifestyle ails
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 15, 2025
WEDNESDAY, August 13, marked the opening of a two-day dialogue between the Special Parliamentary Committee on Health Matters (SPCHM) and the visiting Philippine Health-Tourism delegation. According to the committee chairman and Bogia Member of...
From University Lab to life-saving breakthrough: Two PNG Chemists risk everything to develop cancer & diabetes wound cure
NBC PNG
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Chemists Velina Markson (left) and Sharon Namiai (Image: supplied) What began as a final-year chemistry project at UPNG has become Papua New Guinea's most promising medical breakthrough. Velina Markson and Sharon Namiai, the founders behind Peri...