Papua New Guinea will soon have trained pharmacy assistants working in rural health facilities throughout the country to help provide pharmaceutical services in rural areas.

More than 75 students from five nominated Provincial Health Authorities in the country have begun an 18-month Certificate in Basic Pharmacy Management (CBPM) training program, developed to address the pharmaceutical needs of rural health facilities.

A recent call by the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority for volunteers to donate blood to treat patients has received overwhelming support from the public.

Malnutrition is the leading cause of morbidity in PNG but sadly it has been over-looked by concerned authorities, says a senior medical officer from the Western Highlands.

An update on the redevelopment of health facilities in Western Highlands Province.

An update on the redevelopment of health facilities in Western Highlands Province.

An update on the redevelopment of health facilities in Western Highlands Province.