Day: September 12, 2019
David faces big challenge in his ward
By ELIAS LARI AT 33, David Anis is proud to be the youngest councillor elected in the Hagen Rural local level government in Western Highlands. Although he is not proud […]
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Funny look PNG Customs reports that there is an increase in the import of fake goods especially hair and beauty products. It may explain why some people, especially of the […]
Kimbe appointed as host for next medical symposium
MORE than 700 health professionals gathered in Port Moresby last week for the Medical Society of Papua New Guinea’s 55th annual symposium. The 56th symposium will be held in West […]
Maternal, infant programme aims to reduce mortality rates
RACHAEL Marape, wife of Prime Minister James Marape, launched the Saving Lives and Spreading Smiles programme (SLSSP) in Pomio, East New Britain, yesterday. She also commissioned a solar power system […]
Am I hallucinating and hearing voices?
ARE you aware that we can sometimes hallucinate and hear voices without even realising it is happening to us? The impact of this can swamp our emotions that are real […]
Basic hygiene important
By LULU MARK PRIMARY health facilities are burdened with infectious diseases that can be prevented by adhering to simple hygienic practices, a researcher says. Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical […]
Medical scientists’ society calls for support
MEDICAL scientists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases at hospitals but their total number in the country is unknown, an official says. Papua New Guinea […]
Dental health needs plan
By LULU MARK PAPUA New Guinea has one the highest rates of oral cancer in the world but dental health has not been included in the national health plan, a […]
Training improves dentistry
Dentistry services in the country has improved with better diploma and degree programmes on offer, an official says. PNG Dental Health head Dr Mahmood Siddiqi said 120 students have graduated […]
Labour inducing drug saves lives
SAFETY and the effectiveness of oral misoprostol treatments during labour have been successfully carried out to reduce maternal diseases, a medical officer says. Dr John Bolnga of the Madang Modilon […]