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WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea
The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) had been detected ...
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 ...
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In New Guinea, megadiverse lowland forests are most at risk of deforestation
The island of New Guinea is famed for its eye-popping diversity of plants, animals and human cultures. Estimated to host ...
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Pacific News Minute: Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea
The World Health Organization has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and is calling for a vaccination campaign.
Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea; small tremors detected in Thailand and Myanmar
BANGKOK: The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department reported a strong earthquake in Papua New ...
Polio detected in Papua New Guinea, medical response is underway
Polio has broken out before in Papua New Guinea, with the most recent incident happening in June of 2018, after a reported 20 ...
The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive
This outbreak is a timely reminder that the last mile in the global eradication of polio remains elusive. As we emerge from a ...
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Australia and Papua New Guinea can cement defence ties
Papua New Guinea defence agreement could bring mutual gains and cement Australia’s role in the Pacific region.
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.6 Strikes Northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, USGS Says
(Reuters) -A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 53 km (32.93 miles ...