Day: December 9, 2021
Malaria project begins
ROTARY International, under its rotarians against malaria (RAM) programme, has embarked on a pilot project trialed in May targeting seven provinces that are known for high prevalence of malaria incidences […]
Mental health issues resulting from sexual assault
SEXUAL abuse does not only leave psychological scars. It can also have long-lasting health consequences. A person who is assaulted may sustain bruises and cuts. They could also have more […]
Authority allocates land to university
THE Morobe health authority has allocated land to the Divine Word University (DWU) to build a dormitory for its medical students doing clinical studies at Angau Memorial Hospital, officials say. […]
Health facility worth K150,000 to help serve communities
A NEW health facility worth K150,000 was opened in the Usino local level government’s Naru in Madang on Nov 26. The aid post was constructed with funding from the Ramu […]
Hospital increasing fees for certain services, administrator says
By GLORIA BAUAI BRAUN Hospital administrator Simon Sony says the hospital has increased its user-fees for certain services to keep the hospital open. Sony said by end of last year, […]
Firm completes Wash project
A UNITED Nations-funded water and sanitation project in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, has been completed and will improve access to water and promote basic hygiene in communities, especially schools. Appropriate Technology […]
Over 10,000 benefit from water supply project
THE days of depending on contaminated water for drinking, cooking and washing for some 10,000 people in Omkolai, Gumine, Chimbu, are over, thanks to the Brian Bell Foundation which funded […]
Access to clean water a basic right: Official
HAVING access to clean water is a basic human right stipulated under the United Nations Human Rights Conventions, a senior Chimbu health official says. Simbu health authority chief executive officer […]
Look after your health: Bishop
A CATHOLIC bishop has encouraged Christians, especially expecting mothers, to look after their health heading into the Christmas period. Bishop of Kundiawa Paul Sundu said in his homily at Dirima […]
Body of Christ declares fasting period
MEMBERS of the Body of Christ have declared another 21-days of prayers and fasting and urged Christians in Papua New Guinea to pray for the nation. Chairman Rev Joseph Walters […]