Why is health care in danger in Papua New Guinea Highlands?

Why is health care in danger in Papua New Guinea Highlands?

As tribal conflicts unfold across the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, safe access to health care is increasingly under threat. In conflict-affected parts of the country, such as Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces, community health-care clinics lay in ruins, and the staff have fled for their lives.

Australian aid workers return to Papua New Guinea to help in fight against coronavirus

Australian aid workers return to Papua New Guinea to help in fight against coronavirus

An intrepid team of Australian healthcare workers has touched down in Papua New Guinea, where they are working in the field to help stay on top of the global coronavirus crisis.

Papua New Guinea has so far recorded just 11 confirmed cases and zero deaths, but the country is not without its challenges as it works to stop the infection spreading.