Papua New Guinea
Eleven more people die of Covid-19 in PNG
PNG has recorded eleven new Covid-19 deaths, increasing the country's total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 51.
Bougainville leader defends direct control over recruitment
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, has dismissed concerns about governance raised by the former Chief Secretary.
PNG health workers seek answers about vaccine before getting jab
Sceptical health frontliners in PNG are seeking answers about Covid-19 vaccines before they consent to the jab.
PNG bans traditional border crossings
PNG has issued a ban on all traditional border crossings as they try to deal with a sky-rocketing Covid-19 infection rate.
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry. Audio
Vaccines arrive in PNG as Covid-19 surge continues
A first batch of Covid-19 vaccines has arrived in Papua New Guinea.
Take vaccine, PNG pandemic authority appeals to health workers
Frontline health workers in PNG are being strongly advised to take up Covid-19 vaccination in the comong days.
Bougainville Speaker infected with Covid-19
The Speaker of the Bougainville parliament, Simon Pentanu, has confirmed that he has Covid-19.
Isolation strategy begins in PNG as Covid-19 surges
A nationwide isolation strategy has commenced today in Papua New Guinea in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
NZ sends PPE to PNG for Covid crisis
NZ is sending Personal Protective Equipment to PNG to assist health workers treat a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Covid surge in Papua New Guinea
A surge in coronavirus cases in Papua New Guinea is beginning to resemble a major health crisis. Neighbouring Australia has swung into action with urgent medical assistance and vaccine doses. But it's… Audio
Five more people die of Covid-19 in PNG as cases continue to rise
PNG has reported five more deaths from Covid-19 and 140 more cases of the coronavirus.
Urgency over PNG Covid-19 epidemic, as Australia dispatches help
Papua New Guinea is adopting a nationwide isolation strategy in a bid to stem a worrying surge in Covid-19 cases.
