Day: March 24, 2022
WHO wants increased investments into TB services, research
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says there needs to be an urgent investment of resources, support, care and information into the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The WHO made this call […]
Prevention best medicine: Doc
By LULU MARK PREVENTION is still the best medicine because if you develop a bad kidney, there is no medication for that, a doctor says. Port Moresby General Hospital nephrologist […]
Toilets to help improve hygiene
SANITATION is about behaviours, facilities and services that together provide a hygienic environment for communities, Steamships managing director Rupert Bray says. Bray said this during the handing over of nine […]
WHO releases new guide to tackle vaccine hesitancy
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in certain populations, which may include refugees and migrants, particularly those in irregular situations, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The […]
About K10bil FX on hand: PM
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PRIME Minister James Marape says he will instruct Treasury to assist one of Papua New Guinea’s biggest fuel suppliers to have better access to foreign exchange in […]
Landowners urge govt to review royalty arrangements
By PETER ESILA LANDOWNERS of the Petroleum Development Licence (PDL) 7 in Hides want the Government to review arrangements so they can benefit more from their resources. Umbrella Hides PDL […]
Eye care team helps patients
A TEAM of Fred Hollows Foundation eye care professionals from Madang were in Alotau recently to provide eye care to patients there. The Fred Hollows Foundation, in a statement, said […]
Mining sector did well: Lewins
THE mining sector has performed well in the country, K92 Mining Limited chief executive officer John Lewins says. “When you consider the challenges that we have faced with the Coronavirus […]
Women make up 98pc of market’s vendors
ABOUT 98 per cent of the 500 vendors who use the Madang town market daily are women, market manager Otto Janjett says. “Most women are highly involved in the informal […]
Province sends 29 seasonal labourers to work in Australia
A GROUP of workers from Enga have left the country last week for Australia under the seasonal workers scheme, an official says. Enga commerce, cultures and tourism director Margaret Potane […]