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A young child being vaccinated against measles.

Government and partners launch campaign to improve immunization coverage to save lives of children

Health workers in a well baby clinic in Western Highlands Province

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

New UNICEF report shows 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over three years due to service disruption caused by strained health systems and diversion of scarce resources, conflict and fragility, and decreased confidence.

Health workers in a well baby clinic in Western Highlands Province

UNICEF welcomes US$2.2M contribution from Japan to strengthen immunization information system in Papua New Guinea

Francisca (mom) & two and half-year-old Emmanuel waiting to be served at Lamasong village.

Young Emmanuel receives immunisation after 2 years

Immunisation servicers delivered to Lamasong villagers

A pair of hands hold a box with two vaccine viales on it.

Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply

With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major breakthrough for child health

Ladies waiting to vaccinate their children.

A day at the 6 Mile clinic

Health workers immunize 200 babies weekly

A mother holds her baby while a health worker administers a vaccine.

UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children

Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses

Mamoi and her youngest son, Paul who has not received any vaccination since birth.

07 November 2021

Reaching the unreachable in Tapini

Locals support efforts to increase routine immunization coverage for children under 1.

Government of Japan donates cold chain equipment to Papua New Guinea

Government of Japan contributes essentials

Supporting the country’s immunization programs

A health worker vaccinates a child against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR ) at the 9 Mile Health Clinic outside Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

UNICEF welcomes approximately USD 5 million contribution from Japan to help strengthen Papua New Guinea’s immunization system during the global pandemic