Health
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Study Says India’s COVID Toll Is At Least 3 Million
The number of people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic in India is likely to exceed 3 million —…
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With Limited Access to Global Vaccine Supply, Africa’s Crisis Deepens
Africa is now in the deadliest stage of its pandemic, and there is little prospect of relief in sight.
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More ventilators to support Pacific’s growing COVID-19 patients
last month, the Pacific Community supplied 20 Hamilton ventilators to 11 Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs). These ventilators will…
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Fiji receives Jack Ma Foundation COVID-19 protective equipment
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has handed over medical supplies to the Fiji Government as it battles a surge of…
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Delta variant detected in Port Moresby
A 65-year-old Phillipino national has tested positive for the deadlier strain of COVID-19 – Delta variant. The positive case is…
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Kokoda track health workers trained to identify disabilities and do specialist referrals
More than 50 village health volunteers in the Kokoda Track region completed a week-long training on how to provide basic…
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Communities in Mt Hagen declared Open Defecation Free by UNICEF PNG
Three communities outside Mt Hagen yesterday, ‘Open Defecation Free by UNICEF PNG.
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Volunteers climb Mt Kanagio to raise funds for hospitals
Two months ago, a team of volunteers in Madang started preparing to climb Mt Kanagio on Karkar island, in the…
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Childhood malnutrition widespread in PNG’s Strickland Bosavi region
Malnutrition is a serious problem in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It can result in irreparable physical and cognitive damage. It…
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Africa Marks Its ‘Worst Pandemic Week’ Yet
NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa has just had its “worst pandemic week ever,” the World Health Organization said Thursday. The continent…
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