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Interim Council appointed for PNG’s New Medical University

The National Executive Council [NEC] has appointed members of the Interim Council for Papua New Guinea's new medical university few week ago.

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UPNG Dean urges students to choose recognised medical schools

Students and parents in Papua New Guinea who want a career in medicine are being urged to study at local universities or internationally recognised medical schools overseas.

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Prof Tefuarani urge parents to check overseas medical school standards before sending kids over for studies

Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, says many medical graduates from China must complete additional training in Papua New Guinea before they can practise medicine.

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PNG graduates gain practical experience through ESIP

Graduates in Papua New Guinea are gaining practical experiences in project management and learning how infrastructure contributes to development outcomes through Australia’s Economic and Social Infrastructure Program [ESIP].

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New K10m facility at Angau to serve as regional medicine hub

A new clinic will be constructed at Angau General Hospital through the Australian–Papua New Guinea Partnership Program, to enhance regional healthcare logistics.

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ABG-PNG joint consultations

Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, and Vice President, Ezekiel Masatt, are leading a delegation to East New Britain Province to hold discussions with the National Government technical team on the Melanesian Relationship Agreement.

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Gulf electoral office begins 2027 Election awareness

The Gulf Provincial Electoral Office has started awareness for the National Elections 2027 to inform communities of the voter enrollment update and photo-roll program that will be launched for the province on the 4th of July next month.

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Bougainville’s Mount Bagana on stage 1 alert

The Rabaul Volcanological Observatory has declared a Stage 1 Alert for Bagana Volcano in South Bougainville, after its most significant activity since monitoring was restored in 2024.

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Ok Tedi Mine stays fully operational despite dry weather, low Fly River levels

Ok Tedi Mining Limited has reassured stakeholders and the public that its operations remain normal and fully functional despite current dry weather and low river levels along the Fly River.

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Leaders urged to take ownership of public funds

Western Province Governor Taboi Awi Yoto says development delays in the province are not just a top-level problem, and is calling on community and administrative leaders at every level to take ownership of public funds.

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