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Understanding community and health system acceptability, readiness and perspectives on the introduction of new vector control approaches for malaria control in Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and accounted for most malaria cases and deaths in the Western Pacific Region in 2023. Despite current national efforts centred on insecticide treated nets (ITNs), there
Zebedee Kerry, Rachael Farquhar, Kilon Manuv, Alma Auwun, Petrina Johnson, Paul Daly, Michael Macdonald, Stephen Bell, Maria Ome-Kaius, Stephan Karl, Moses Laman, Leanne J. Robinson   +11 more
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Impact of mass distribution on insecticide-treated net coverage and usage in three high burden malaria provinces of Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Background Papua New Guinea (PNG) completed five nation-wide mass distributions of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in the last 15 years. Despite this considerable achievement, malaria cases in PNG are rising.
John B. Keven, Melanie Koinari, Christine Pombreaw, Micah Muri, Celine Figa, Clara Are, Solomon Lagur, John Cowan, Beatrice R. Egid, Jacob Kisomb, Petrina Johnson, Maria Ome-Kaius, Lincoln Timinao, Leanne J. Robinson, Moses Laman, Stephan Karl   +15 more
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Caregiver and healthcare professional perspectives on drivers of routine immunisation uptake in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: a qualitative study [PDF]

BMJ Public Health
Introduction Immunisation coverage varies across Papua New Guinea (PNG), with 40% of children in East New Britain Province (ENBP) classified as zero-dose (children missing diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine first dose (DTP1)) and 55% as under-immunised
William Pomat, Milena Dalton, Stefanie Vaccher, Edward Waramin, Moses Laman, Margie Danchin, Caroline Homer, Leanne J Robinson, Shelley Walker, Benjamin Sanderson, Pele Melepia, Hannah A James, Delmah Burangat, Lynette Duwaba, Daniel Willie, Benjamin Paivu, Patrick Kiromat, Elsie Stanley, Michelle J L Scoullar   +18 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 ...
William Pomat, Anthony D Okely, Bang Nguyen Pham, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry, Seri Maraga, Lydia Kue, Gasowo S Jaukae, Tess Aga, Rebecca Emori, Noel Berry, Toan H Ha, Doris Manong, Billiam Degemba, Vicky Gabe, Michael Kobol, Nanim Ainui, Nora Abori, Guise Gende   +18 more
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Validating the InterVA-5 cause of death analytical tool: using mortality data from the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System in Papua New Guinea

BMJ Open, 2023
Objective InterVA-5 is a new version of an analytical tool for cause of death (COD) analysis at the population level. This study validates the InterVA-5 against the medical review method, using mortality data in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Design and setting ...
William Pomat, Tony Okely, Bang Nguyen Pham, Norah Abori, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry, Seri Maraga, Gasowo S Jaukae, Tess Aga   +8 more
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Household food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated socioeconomic demographic factors in Papua New Guinea: evidence from the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System

BMJ Global Health, 2023
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on global food security, but little is known about the impact on food security at the household level.
William Pomat, Anthony D Okely, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry, Seri Maraga, Lydia Kue, Tess Aga, Rebecca Emori, Noel Berry, Hung N Luu, Toan H Ha, Bang N Pham   +11 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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Diarrhoeal disease surveillance in Papua New Guinea: findings and challenges

Western Pacific Surveillance and Response, 2020
Diarrhoeal diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Western Pacific Region. However, data on the major causes of infectious diarrhoea are limited in many countries within the Region, including Papua New Guinea. In 2013–2014,
Mohammad Yazid Abdad, Kevin W Soli, Bang Pham, Grace Bande, Tobias Maure, Marinjo Jonduo, Debbie Kisa, Glennis Rai, Suparat Phuanukoonnon, Peter M Siba, Paul F Horwood, Andrew Greenhill   +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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Six years too long [Bougainville]

Pacific Journalism Review, 1994
An editorial on the Bougainville peace talks at Arawa in October 1994.
The Times of Papua New Guinea
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