Day: February 17, 2022
Drug trafficking in Pacific: Impact of transnational crime
Transnational crime – specifically drug production and trafficking – is one of the most serious security issues facing the Pacific Islands. Australia and New Zealand must address the fallout from […]
Facility needs resources
By LULU MARK MANY referrals from the Bomai sub-health centre in remote Karamui-Nomane, Chimbu, to Kundiawa Hospital, are unable to get to the provincial capital and as a result, die, […]
Family planning concern
BUBIA Clinic’s certified family planning nurse Sister Lisa Bopi says there has been no supply of contraceptives in the last two years. “This is unfortunate given an increase in women […]
Laws on possession, supply of drugs
Drugs and the law – possession and supply Most drugs come under existing laws, which makes it illegal to possess certain drugs and to supply them to others. They may […]
Positive approach needed: WHO
SEXUAL health is relevant throughout a person’s life, from adolescence to old age and not only during the reproductive years, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO said […]
Partnership focusing on PNG, Indonesia, Timor-Leste
A NETWORK of countries and stakeholders in the Asia Pacific committed to the elimination of malaria have announced a new partnership focusing on Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The […]
Locals refuse to get jab: Official
THE majority of people in Southern Highlands are not willing to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus (Covid-19), a senior health official says. Southern Highlands health authority (PHA) director for public […]
Fr Czuba: Respect God, others
HUMAN beings are bound to make mistakes, but God works in mysterious ways to change people’s lives to be better persons in their families and communities. Father Jan Czuba said […]
Instil discipline in youths, teachers told
TEACHERS are agents of change as they are strategically located within communities to help instil values and discipline in young people. This was stressed to more than 60 head teachers, […]
Catechists trained on new methods of strengthening faith
ABOUT 31 catechists and leaders from the Catholic church have been trained on new methods to strengthen their faith in Western Highlands recently. The New Evangelisation office of the Catholic […]