Health
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U.S. records 25 new measles cases as outbreak spread to Ohio, Alaska
(Reuters) - The United States recorded 25 new measles cases last week, bringing the total number of cases in the…
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A quarter of Pacific islanders live below ‘basic needs poverty lines’, top UN development forum hears
While progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been made over the past four years, some vulnerable island States…
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St. John Ambulance on a Mission to Expand to other Centres in PNG
When in the midst of an emergency, seeing the 'green angels' arriving on scene gives hope to many people. Those…
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Marape’s Vision: Increase Funding into Health, Education and Infrastructure Development
During the St. John’s Ambulance Gala Fundraising dinner, Prime Minister, James Marape, talked about the country’s current economic status including…
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St John Ambulance and Paradise Private Hospital Sign Agreement
St John Ambulance and Paradise Private Hospital have signed an agreement to ensure a smooth transition of patients from the…
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First-ever WHO global report on epilepsy highlights care gap in poorer countries
More than seven in 10 people with epilepsy in developing countries are not getting the low-cost care they need, and…
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9.7 billion on Earth by 2050, but growth rate slowing, says new UN population report
By the year 2050, there will be some 9.7 billion people living on Earth, says a UN population report released…
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Village Mothers Trained to Assist Mid-Wives and Nurses Deliver Babies
Tambul-Nebilyer district health has taken on the initiative to train village mothers to assist mid-wives and nurses deliver babies. District…
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Chimbu launches Polio, Measles and Rubella Campaign
According to officials from the World Health Organization, there has not been any recent detected case of polio in the…
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