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Surgical Retrieval of a patient from the islands via East Cape, MBP, PNG.
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In a resource limited setting like PNG, we have to find innovative solutions to manage our patients.
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First tragedy of the year. A young male with severe traumatic head injury in a rural part of the province was unable to be referred within hours and passed away on the way to the hospital. The realities of our health care system.
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Sunsets of Alotau
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Island paradise
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The Papua New Guinean Patient In Papua New Guinea (PNG), accessing health services can vary greatly depending on factors like location, socioeconomic status, and cultural beliefs. However, there are some general characteristics…

Patients in PNG face huge obstacles to seek basic health services. The rural population are the most vulnerable.
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The past, present and future of healthcare in Papua New Guinea The history of healthcare in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is characterized by a blend of traditional healing practices and the introduction of Western medicine during colonial and post-colonial periods. …

Health care in Papua New Guinea.
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Antimicrobial resistance; a silent killer in PNG (part 1) Imagine going to the hospital with what you think is just a simple stomach ache. It could be something you ate a few days ago or you didn’t wash your hands before or after you ate something or you …

Antimicrobial resistance is a huge problem in PNG. Lack of resources has led to increasing numbers of resistance that most hospitals are helpless to manage.
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Family support centres in every hospital In a hospital setting, social workers play a critical role in supporting patients and their families by addressing the social, emotional, and financial challenges that may arise during medical trea…

Social workers & family support centers are often overlooked in many hospitals in PNG. Most are underfunded & and understaffed. Much has to be done to take care of the social issues that our patients face that have public health consequences.
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Jinjo Health Centre on Rossel Island: A Resident Medical Officer's Journey to the Edge of Milne Bay (Part One) Experience the firsthand account of a Resident Medical Officer's captivating journey to Jinjo Health Centre on Rossel Island. Discover the challenges and rewards of delivering healthcare in one of Pap...

PNG still struggles to provide basic health care services to its population. The rural areas of this challenging nation are the most affected.

Learn how some of the most remote areas cope with providing health care.
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CRITICAL CARE WITH DR.SAMOF Visit the post for more.

Critical care services in PNG hospitals are still lacking. Even ICUs around the country lack basic equipment.
Learn the struggles of some of our senior doctors in the country & what it takes to provide the best care in a resource limited nation.
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PNG Medical Blog Educating Papua New Guineans about medicine in PNG.

PNG medical blog is looking for sponsors to help us provide much needed education about health & medical issues affecting developing countries such as Papua New Guinea.

Please email us at
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