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Tragedy in remote PNG: Premature triplets die before Medevac reaches mother

A remote Markham woman has been flown to Lae for treatment after giving birth to premature triplets, who all died before an emergency evacuation could reach her.

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Samarai-Murua delivers medical supplies

Samarai-Murua MP Isi Henry Leonard has delivered basic medical supplies to Misima District Hospital, emphasizing that access to essential medicine is critical as the district faces the impacts of El Niño.

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43 children screened for heart issues in Rabaul

Forty-three children aged between three months and 20 years were screened during a two-day cardiac clinic in Rabaul, marking the largest turnout in the region for the National Cardiac Screening Flying Doctors Program.

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PNG generates K1.8b cocoa revenue

Papua New Guinea generated more than K1.8 billion in cocoa export revenue last year following total production of 61,000 tonnes, Agriculture Minister John Boito says.

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Marape calls for peace at UN Assembly

Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, Prime Minister James Marape called on world leaders to put human welfare ahead of war and narrow geopolitical interests.

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Indonesian navy hospital ship rescues 11 PNG nationals stranded at sea

Eleven Papua New Guineans, including two children, were rescued in the Pacific Ocean early Sunday morning after their boat engine failed, leaving them adrift in open waters.

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