News: Papua New Guinea
Urban poverty set to rise in Papua New Guinea
The number of people in poverty within urban parts of Papua New Guinea is being driven higher by lack of adequate medical care in rural communities
24/08/2010
'More action needed' on Papua New Guinea poverty
More steps need to be taken to tackle poverty in Papua New Guinea, an expert has urged.
28/07/2010
Papua New Guinea 'needs to apply for HIV and AIDS funding'
The Global Fund has urged Papua New Guinea to put together a concerted application for funding to combat HIV and AIDS.
24/02/2010
Human rights group calls for governance investigation in Papua New Guinea
One human rights organisation has called for an investigation into an incident which saw residents forced out of their homes in Papua New Guinea.
02/02/2010
Education equipment 'sent to Papua New Guinea'
A British charity has sent computers and other items to Papua New Guinea, it has been reported.
04/12/2009
Commissioner's wife helps establish libraries in Papua New Guinea
New libraries have been opened for children in Papua New Guinea, it has emerged.
16/11/2009
HIV/AIDS patients face swine flu risk, claims WHO
Those living with HIV/AIDS could be more at risk of developing complications related to swine flu, claims WHO.
28/07/2009
HIV/AIDS centre opened in Fiji
A new research facility has been opened in Fiji to tackle the region's HIV/AIDS crisis.
15/07/2009
Ongoing concerns about HIV/AIDS testing in Papua New Guinea
Not enough people are being tested for HIV/AIDS in Papua New Guinea, claims a local AIDS group.
25/06/2009
Papua New Guinea to benefit from laptop scheme
The successful One Laptop Per Child project is set to include a number of Pacific islands.
15/06/2009
