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All you need to know about Corona Virus in Papua New Guinea

A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus.

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‘’I am glad to be finally vaccinated!’

A retired teacher’s journey to getting vaccinated – finally.

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Press release
31 March 2022

Government of Japan donates 30 new vehicles in collaboration with UNICEF to support COVID-19 vaccine rollout and routine immunization services in Papua New Guinea

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Photo essay

Promoting a clean and safe learning environment

Government of Japan Supports WASH interventions to fight COVID-19

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Press release
22 March 2022

New Zealand donates 216,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, and 2,000 vaccine carriers to support PNG’s response

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Article

Sustainable and inclusive learning during COVID-19

Students lost approximately 800 hours of instruction time over the two academic years.

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Press release
11 March 2022

Japan contributes US$1.21M to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and minimize impacts in Papua New Guinea

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Press release
05 October 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

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Press release
24 August 2021

First day of school 'indefinitely postponed' for 140 million first-time students around the world – UNICEF

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Press release
18 June 2021

World Bank-UNICEF survey finds inequality has likely increased in PNG, with bottom 40% hit hardest by latest outbreak

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Press release
15 June 2021

New Zealand provides further COVID-19 vaccine support for Papua New Guinea

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Press release
08 June 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, David Beckham, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Whoopi Goldberg, Angélique Kidjo, and Liam Neeson join 28 high-profile UNICEF supporters

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Press release
21 May 2021

Australia provides an additional AUD 12 million contribution for COVID-19 interventions in education sector

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Press release
05 May 2021

UNICEF and Newcrest Mining support mission to vaccinate frontline workers

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Press release
05 May 2021

Government receives additional cold chain equipment for country’s overall immunization program

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Press release
04 May 2021

PM Marape launches nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign

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Report

Papua New Guinea High Frequency Phone Survey on COVID-19

Data Collection: December 2020 – January 2021

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How UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child in Papua New Guinea

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