Page All you need to know about Corona Virus in Papua New Guinea A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus. UNICEF Article ‘’I am glad to be finally vaccinated!’ A retired teacher’s journey to getting vaccinated – finally. Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 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 Visit the page Photo essay Promoting a clean and safe learning environment Government of Japan Supports WASH interventions to fight COVID-19 See the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 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 Visit the page Article Sustainable and inclusive learning during COVID-19 Students lost approximately 800 hours of instruction time over the two academic years. Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 11 March 2022 Japan contributes US$1.21M to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and minimize impacts in Papua New Guinea Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 05 October 2021 Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 24 August 2021 First day of school 'indefinitely postponed' for 140 million first-time students around the world – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 18 June 2021 World Bank-UNICEF survey finds inequality has likely increased in PNG, with bottom 40% hit hardest by latest outbreak Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 15 June 2021 New Zealand provides further COVID-19 vaccine support for Papua New Guinea Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 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 Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 21 May 2021 Australia provides an additional AUD 12 million contribution for COVID-19 interventions in education sector Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 05 May 2021 UNICEF and Newcrest Mining support mission to vaccinate frontline workers Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 05 May 2021 Government receives additional cold chain equipment for country’s overall immunization program Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 04 May 2021 PM Marape launches nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign Visit the page Report Papua New Guinea High Frequency Phone Survey on COVID-19 Data Collection: December 2020 – January 2021 See the full report