Papua New Guinea
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.
PNG's founding father laid to rest
PNG's first prime minister Sir Michael Somare has been buried at his home in Wewak.
Covid-19 cases in PNG keep climbing
Cases of Covid-19 in PNG continue to skyrocket with 82 new cases of the coronavirus announced.
PNG to adopt 'nationwide isolation strategy'
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has announced the country will go into a nationwide isolation later this week to counter Covid-19.
Call in PNG for cancer hospital in wake of Somare death
The passing of former prime minister Sir Michael Somare has prompted several PNG leaders to call for a stand-alone cancer hospital in the country.
PNG's founding father to be buried in Wewak Tuesday
The body of Papua New Guinea's first prime minister, the late Sir Michael Somare, has arrived in Wewak ahead of his burial
PNG controller warns urban residents not to spread Covid-19 to rural parts
PNG's authorities have warned the public must do all it can to prevent Covid-19 spreading from towns to remote areas.
Somare family thanks PNG, urges safety during mourning period
The family of the late Sir Michael Somare has expressed thanks to the people of Papua New Guinea for their outpouring of love and grief.
PNG Kumuls star David Mead grateful for NRL return
PNG rugby league star David Mead is back in the NRL and still harbouring dreams of a maiden premiership ring.
Fears PNG's main hospital may close due to Covid-19 crisis
PNG's main hospital is full and staff are among a growing number of people sick with Covid-19.
Mask use mandatory as PNG pandemic controller issues measures
PNG has issued new compulsory mask use measures as it continues to wrestle with a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Prospects of Panguna re-opening brighten
The head of one of the Bougainville landowner groups affected by the Panguna mine, says any decision on re-opening the mine is for the landowners to make.
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the Covax facility to deliver the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
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PNG to prioritise frontline health workers for covid vaccine
PNG health authorities are anxious for front-line workers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible.
PNG approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to be used in the country.
