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 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 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 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 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 24 August 2021 First day of school 'indefinitely postponed' for 140 million first-time students around the world – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 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 15 June 2021 New Zealand provides further COVID-19 vaccine support for Papua New Guinea Visit the page 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 Visit the page Press release 21 May 2021 Australia provides an additional AUD 12 million contribution for COVID-19 interventions in education sector Visit the page Press release 05 May 2021 UNICEF and Newcrest Mining support mission to vaccinate frontline workers Visit the page Press release 05 May 2021 Government receives additional cold chain equipment for country’s overall immunization program Visit the page Press release 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