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New Guinea [PDF]

Nature, 1873
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S. J. Whitmee
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Continuous quality improvement in a community-wide TB screening and prevention programme in Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Public Health Action
SETTING: Daru Island in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a high prevalence of TB and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the early implementation of a community-wide project to detect and treat TB disease and infection, outline the decision-
N.P. Pank, A. Aung, G. Kama, A. Murray, K.L. Huang, J. Greig, M. Bauri, G. Chan, C. Masah, K. Kaison, S. Umali, T. Peter, C. Wera, C. Velaki, M. Ase, I. Krangaie, R. Viru, T. Kurumop, T. Keam, S. Islam, W. Pomat, A. Maha, M. Boga, M. Kal, N. Wuatai, S.M. Graham, S.S. Majumdar, T. Marukutira   +27 more
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A combined school survey and reactive case detection reveals minimal local transmission of malaria in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background The Highlands of Papua New Guinea are non-endemic for malaria compared to the rest of the country. This study aimed to explore the local transmission of malaria in the Highlands through a cross-sectional school survey coupled with reactive ...
Osama Seidahmed, Serah Kurumop, Elizabeth Wawaga, Melvin Kualawi, Valentine Siba, Sharon Jamea, Yangta Ura, Leo Makita, William Pomat, Manuel W. Hetzel   +9 more
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Exploring the factors associated with prelacteal feeds in Papua New Guinea: a population-based survey [PDF]

BMJ Open
Background Prelacteal feeding disrupts early breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, and increases the risk of childhood illnesses and under-five mortality.
McKenzie Maviso, Elias Namosha, Georgia S. Guldan   +2 more
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High rates of unfavourable TB treatment outcomes observed in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Public Health Action
SETTING: Madang Province is located on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG), a critical mixing point between the populous highlands and more remote regions.
W. Toua, V. Lape, J.W. Bolnga, M. Daimen, T. Kelebi, S. Vaccher, J. Greig   +6 more
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Insufficient duration of insecticidal efficacy of Yahe® insecticide-treated nets in Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the backbone of anti-malarial vector control in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Over recent years the quality and performance of ITNs delivered to PNG decreased, which has likely contributed to the stagnation in the
Nakei Bubun, Evodia Anetul, Melanie Koinari, Petrina H. Johnson, Leo S. Makita, Timothy W. Freeman, Leanne J. Robinson, Moses Laman, Stephan Karl   +8 more
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What does it cost to deliver antenatal care in Papua New Guinea? Results from a health system costing and budget impact analysis using cross-sectional data [PDF]

BMJ Open
Objective In Papua New Guinea (PNG), antenatal clinic attendance averaged 50% for one or more visits, and 30% for four visits in the last decade. In 2016, the WHO revised its focused antenatal care (ANC) model recommending eight rather than four visits ...
William Pomat, Rebecca Guy, Handan Wand, John M Kaldor, Nicola Low, Suzanne M Garland, Christopher Morgan, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Sepehr Tabrizi, Lisa Vallely, Andrew Vallely, Virginia Wiseman, Neha Batura, Stanley Luchters, Steven Badman, Moses Laman, Pamela Toliman, David Whiley, Elizabeth Peach, Glen Mola, Grace Kariwiga, Michaela Riddell, John Bolnga, Jacob Morewaya, Wilfred Peter, Stephen J Rogerson, Olga Phoebe Martinella Saweri, Alice Mengi, Delly Babona, Leanne Robinson, Lucy Au, Irene Pukai Gani, Batura Neha, Kelvin Waukave, Peter Siba, Patricia Sengele, Leah Molok, Tessie Clip, Irene Daniels, Crystal Keiwaga, Daniel Hosea, Augustina Aiarak, Lorraine Mua, Valentine Russiat, Anna Davis, Biru Subey, Misilie Padik, Muria Tangal, Esleen Vovono, Konsetta Malava, Ellen Kavang, Vicky Bayagau Wong, Jermimah Garaen, Laniet Eddie, Johnslyne David, Jermimah Garaaen, Diana Malip, Noel Amada, Elisha Jordan, Mosely Viringa, Cosmos Francis, James Makap, Daniel Amin, Ruth Fidelis, Tony Rave, Rebecca Anian, Romalus Tavui, John Kamit, Benedictor Mission, Charity Stanley, Grace Baining, Everlyn Kavang, Sharon Warel, Janeth Kulimbao, Talitha Manie, Dupain Singirok, Carolyn Wokias Augusto, Eunice Jally, Maggie Taupa, Regina Enman, Judith Demie, Pamela Brea, Aileen Jeffrey, Jonathon Warel, Cornelia Duba, George Kuias, Beromina Jano, Michelyn John, Georgina Sengum, Joyce Soalili, Francesca Buran, Cegatha Tawai, Milda Lasu, Tia Marie Badem, Theresa Tivud, Joseph Yamuna, Mathilda Saki, Kelly Masil, Lennie Mal, Yapi Kepea, Paul Romanus, Konnie Patrick   +101 more
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Assessing health impact of COVID-19 and associated household socioeconomic factors in Papua New Guinea: evidence from the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System

BMJ Public Health, 2023
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the health and well-being of populations worldwide. Few studies have used household data to explore the health risks associated with COVID-19 in low-income and middle-income countries ...
Anthony D Okely, Lydia Kue, Rebecca Emori, Noel Berry, Toan H Ha, Doris Manong, Billiam Degemba, Vicky Gabe, Michael Kobol, Nanim Ainui, Nora Abori, Guise Gende   +11 more
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Efficacy of Management and Employees’ Involvement in HRD Initiatives: The Case of PNG Power Limited [PDF]

Business Ethics and Leadership, 2023
Organizational investment in human resource development (HRD) has risen rapidly over the years. The rise in HRD investment is undoubtedly triggered by the belief that HRD is the key to strengthening personal and organizational performance.
Ponnusamy Manohar, Joyce Rayel, Lawrence Sause   +2 more
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Social determinants of injury-attributed mortality in Papua New Guinea: new data from the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System

BMJ Open, 2022
Objective This study reported the prevalence and sociodemographic distribution of mortalities attributed to injuries in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Setting As part of a longitudinal study, mortality data were collected from the population who live in eight ...
William Pomat, Tony Okely, Bang Nguyen Pham, Norah Abori, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry, Seri Maraga, Lydia Kue   +7 more
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