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Continuous quality improvement in a community-wide TB screening and prevention programme in Papua New Guinea [PDF]
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+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]
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+9 more
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Exploring the factors associated with prelacteal feeds in Papua New Guinea: a population-based survey [PDF]
Background Prelacteal feeding disrupts early breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, and increases the risk of childhood illnesses and under-five mortality.
McKenzie Maviso+2 more
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High rates of unfavourable TB treatment outcomes observed in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea [PDF]
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+6 more
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Papua New Guinea has among the highest estimated burden of cervical cancer globally, but currently lacks national cervical screening or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes.
Angela Kelly-Hanku+10 more
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Insufficient duration of insecticidal efficacy of Yahe® insecticide-treated nets in Papua New Guinea [PDF]
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+8 more
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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+11 more
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The COVID-19 pandemic erupted just as the government was beginning to implement wide-ranging fiscal, foreign exchange, structural, and governance measures under a Staff-Monitored Program (SMP).
James Stiefvater
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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+7 more
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