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  • Published on 14:45 GMT

    Polio detected in Papua New Guinea, medical response is underway

    May 16 (UPI) -- The Papua New Guinea National Department of Health announced early Friday that a polio outbreak has struck there. The nation's government said it is "stepping up its response after the poliovirus was detected in wastewater samples …

    Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral
  • Published on 18:23 GMT

    WHO confirms polio resurgence in papua new guinea after 25 years

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed a new outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea, marking the country’s first resurgence since being declared polio-free in 2000. Health officials have raised alarms as the virus has been detected in …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on 08:17 GMT

    Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea; WHO calls for vaccination drives

    Health News Although Papua New Guinea had been enjoying a polio-free status for 25 years, insufficient immunisation programmes are to blame for the current outbreak. (Photo credit: Ramesh Lalwani/Moment/Getty Images) New Delhi: Following the recent …

    Source: News9 Live - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:58 GMT

    Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea, World Health Organization says

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern and says neighbouring countries are at risk as it declares an outbreak of polio virus in Papua New Guinea. Community transmission of the virus was confirmed in the city of Lae, after a …

    Source: Talanoa 'O Tonga - Neutral
  • Published on 07:57 GMT

    Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea

    A Community Health Promoter gives polio drops to a child during a vaccination campaign in Nairobi. [File, Standard] A polio outbreak has been declared in Papua New Guinea, sparking concern about the disease's spread in a country with low vaccination …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on 05:21 GMT

    WHO declares polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea

    The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an "immediate" vaccination campaign. Samples of the highly infectious virus were found in two healthy children during a routine screening in Lae, a …

    Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Polio outbreak confirmed in PNG, World Health Organization says

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after diagnosing the virus in two healthy children. Poliovirus type 2 was detected in wastewater samples in March this year, sparking a surveillance campaign in the …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on 10:02 GMT

    Trump signs $200 Billion in agreements with UAE

    Today's headlines: Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea; Ceasefire between India and Pakistan holds; Malaysia’s economy slows down; Multiple arrests in Thailand linked to building collapse during earthquake. USA – GULF After visiting the Sheikh Zayed …

    Source: Asia News - Center-right
  • Published on 09:29 GMT

    Upholding global industrial standards

    CAREERS IN a significant step toward strengthening Papua New Guinea’s scientific and technical capacity, 35 professionals from across the country’s testing laboratories have been awarded certificates for completing a comprehensive training on ISO/IEC …

    Source: The National - Indeterminate
  • Published on 06:06 GMT

    Outbreak confirmed on Australia’s doorstep

    Papua New Guinea has reported a resurgence of polio. According to ABC reports, the World Health Organisation has confirmed two polio infections in Papua New Guinean children, the first outbreak in the country since 2018. Environmental samples collected in …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on 02:04 GMT

    Amid critical global challenges for the nursing workforce, a focus on the Pacific Region

    Introduction by Croakey: As the largest occupational group in healthcare, nurses are “an indispensable force” for tackling inequities in access to health services and making progress towards health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to …

    Source: Croakey Health Media - Left-wing
  • Published on 02:00 GMT

    War against polio starts

    AS of Wednesday May 14, this week, the government has activated its National Polio Preparedness and Immunisation Response Plan. The government approved about K13 million yesterday to rollout polio vaccines in the country. Minister responsible for Health …

    Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    A disease Australia wiped out in 2000 has resurfaced in our closest neighbour

    Two cases of poliovirus type 2 have been detected in children who live just over 500 kilometres north-east of Queensland's Cape York, and a "national emergency response" has been triggered by Australia's closest international neighbour. …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga from the USA Selected as Finalist for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 Worth USD 250,000

    Boston/Dubai, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga, a Filipino-American nurse leader and educator from Boston, USA, selected among top 10 finalists from over 100,000 global entries across 199 countries Winner to be announced at a …

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  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Polio outbreak prompts urgent vaccination drive

    Provincial Health Authorities have been put on notice to immediately start vaccinations (Image: Supplied) Health authorities have revealed a further detection of two children in Lae, Morobe Province with Polio following environmental samples indicating a …

    Source: NBC PNG - Pending
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    UNICEF supports urgent national response to protect every child from the life-threatening disease

    UNICEF is stepping up support to the Government of Papua New Guinea to ensure every child is vaccinated following the detection of poliovirus. The detection has triggered the activation of a national emergency response to protect children across the …

    Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Wastewater Testing Reveals Polio Virus in PNG Cities

    Environmental testing of wastewater in Papua New Guinea has detected the presence of poliovirus type 2 in Port Moresby and Lae, prompting serious concern from health authorities. The samples, collected from sewage systems in both cities, mark the first …

    Source: Papua New Guinea Today - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    WHO & NDOH LAUNCH STAGE 2 CONSULTATION WORKSHOP

    The World Health Organization in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea National Department of Health (NDoH), hosted the Stage 2 Consultation Workshop on the National Health Research Agenda (NHRA) 2025–2030, which started today and will end on Wednesday …

    Source: PNG Haus Bung - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Polio re-emerges in PNG after 25 years

    The World Health Organisation has advised that the virus has resurfaced in PNG (Image: Supplied) Papua New Guinea has reported the re-emergence of the deadly polio virus, 25 years after being declared polio-free in 2000 by the World Health Organization [ …

    Source: NBC PNG - Pending

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