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The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive
Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The highly infectious ...
Vaccination appeal after polio outbreak declared in PNG
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a polio outbreak in the country, and called for an immediate vaccination ...
Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea, World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization says the PNG outbreak is linked to strains circulating in Indonesia, posing a serious risk to ...
Polio cases raise alarm in Papua New Guinea amid vaccine drive
Papua New Guinea has raised the alarm over a polio outbreak in Port Moresby and Lae after samples of the virus were found in ...
Papua New Guinea's polio outbreak explained and whether it could spread to Australia
The World Health Ogranization says wild poliovirus type 2 was eradicated in 1999, but the deadly disease has been detected ...
Two confirmed cases in Papua New Guinea Polio outbreak
Papua New Guinea has reported a resurgence of polio. According to ABC reports, the World Health Organisation has confirmed ...
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Polio returns to PNG: Urgent vaccination drive launched after virus detected in children
Papua New Guinea is grappling with a fresh outbreak of polio after two children tested positive during routine health ...
An outbreak of this once-eradicated disease has been declared on Australia's doorstep
Australia has been polio-free since 2000 and hasn't had a major outbreak of the disease since 1961. Children are routinely ...
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ITI renews partnership with PNG Tennis, donates K15,000 towards junior development
The International Training Institute (ITI) has renewed its support for tennis in Papua New Guinea, committing a total of K15,000 in sponsorship for 2025 to assist junior development and community ...