Health
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Indonesia declares Papua health crisis under control
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A measles and malnutrition crisis that killed dozens of children in Indonesia's impoverished province of Papua over…
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Doctor Warns of Dengue Fever as Port Moresby Experience Heavy Downpours
Dr Krond Mond Junior of Port Moresby General Hospital recently warns the general public in Port Moresby of a Dengue…
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Drug companies told to do more to tackle ‘superbug’ crisis
Image: FILE PHOTO: Colonies of E. coli bacteria grown on a Hektoen enteric (HE) agar plate are seen in a…
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Many Stories Through the Voice of One Woman – PNG Stoma Association
Image: Janet Yaki (right) with Kumuls Captain, David Mead About a week ago a colleague of mine sent me a…
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For now, Australia’s plans for cannabis market dominance are more smoke than fire
Australia's medicinal cannabis sector, with 12 listed companies, produces a range of products that include chronic pain management and acne…
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Many women uninformed about breast cancer surgery options
“There is actually plenty of time to review all treatment options since survival rates are very high for early-stage breast…
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Church Health Services owed K23 million by Government
Health facilities operated by church organisations will scale down operations if the Government fails to pay outstanding grants. Board Member…
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Special Report: In a hospital ward in Yemen, the collapse of a nation
After three years of warfare, cholera and hunger, Yemen faces a new battle: In the past four months, doctors across…
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Leprosy-A Health Concern in PNG
Leprosy continues to be a public health concern in PNG. Between 400-500 people throughout the country are diagnosed with leprosy…
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Chocolate makers innovate to entice health-conscious consumers
"Natural, locally-sourced ingredients are and will continue to be at the heart of what people are looking for," said Sandra…
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