Day: February 18, 2021
Doc: Cancers preventable
MOUTH and cervical cancers are two of the top killers in Papua New Guinea but they are preventable, a doctor says. Head of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Port Moresby […]
WHO official discusses science, evidence behind Covid vaccine
Some countries such as the United States are rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine for its citizens. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Vismita Gupta-Smith speaks to the WHO’s chief scientist Dr […]
Gambling is a mental health stress
MOST adults in our society are mindful of the physical health risks of gambling, but more evidence has surfaced showing that gambling also affects people’s mental health through stress. Although […]
WHO releases suite of tools to improve diagnosis, treatment
A SUITE of tools to help countries improve diagnosis and treatment of cancer among children was released on Monday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on International Childhood Cancer Day. […]
All eyes on global vaccine rollout
ENSURING the rapid and equitable rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines globally is essential for saving lives and stabilising health systems, an official says. World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros […]
Christians urged to fast
CATHOLIC Archbishop of Port Moresby Cardinal Sir John Ribat has reminded Christians to fast, pray and practice almsgiving this Lenten season. Cardinal Ribat said this in a statement after the […]
Do not focus entirely on money, says church head
By BRADLEY MARIORI PEOPLE who have been attracted to a new economic system believe that it is the best model that can sustains human survival, Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG […]
Bishop wants Govt to develop plan to address violence
THE Government should come up with a national action plan on how to work with churches, communities, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to address violence in the communities, a […]
Loncie owes Mum everything
By LORRAINE JIMAL THROUGH hard work, constant prayers and countless advices from her parents, Loncie Wadau is now enrolling as a political science student at the University of PNG. It’s […]
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Early campaign It’s less than 18 months to the next general election. Early campaigning has already started, if you have not noticed. The early bird catches the worm. Sweet talk […]