Category: Health Watch
K100,000 allocated for community health centre, MP says
KAVIENG MP Ian Ling-Stuckey has presented a K100,000 allocation for infrastructure development of New Hanover’s Umbukul sub-health centre in New Ireland. Ling-Stuckey, who is also Papua New Guinea’s Treasurer, made […]
Gambling is like drinking alcohol – safe with sensible rules
Sensible gambling Generally people say that there is no such thing as safe gambling. Others argue that gambling is like drinking alcohol – it’s safe to do as long as […]
MP, St John still discussing plan
By GLORIA BAUAI DISCUSSIONS between Lae and St John Ambulance (SJA) are continuing for the establishment of services by the end of the year, local MP John Rosso says. He […]
Investment needed for Covid-19 preparedness
THERE needs to be an investment in equitable production and access to the Covid-19 rapid tests, oxygen, treatments and vaccines between and within countries, an official says. World Health Organisation […]
Communities certified
MANY motivators who volunteered for the United Nations’ water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) programme in Western Highlands have not fully carried out their duties, a volunteer says. Kuman Tetep, a […]
Stigma against family planning
THEY come to us at night, under the cover of darkness. During the day it’s too risky. Too many eyes and people talk. So we set up and wait, passing […]
Gambling has economic impacts on society
The economic impact of gambling mental disorders is wide ranging, long term and costly. These disorders impose a range of costs on individuals, families, and communities as a whole. Part […]
Companies donate supplies to hospital
The Nambawan Trophy Ltd group (NWTL) last week donated health supplies to the Port Moresby General Hospital to help manage the surge in the Covid-19 cases in the country. The […]
Volunteer calls on Health Dept to create nursing positions
A VOLUNTEER nurse is calling on the Health Department to create positions in rural health centres and aid posts to allow new graduates to provide manpower at rural health facilities. […]
Maternal health a ‘challenge’
THE high maternal and infant mortality rates in the country remains a challenge, according to the Oil Search Foundation. Women die every day in PNG from the complications of childbirth […]