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https://pnghausbung.com/newcrest-delivers-k542-000-worth-of-medical-supplies/

Published on April 13, 2021

NEWCREST DELIVERS K542 000 WORTH OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Newcrest Mining through its wholly owned subsidiary Lihir Gold Limited has delivered K542 000 worth of essential medical supplies to Nimamar Local Level Government in the Namatanai district of New Ireland province. The medical supplies were procured under Newcrest’s Community Support Fund (CSF) established in April 2020 to help Newcrest’s host communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical supplies include pharmaceutical items, diagnostic items, consumables, airways and breathing apparatuses, personal protective equipment, and intravenous items. “The welfare of our community is critically important to us, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the welfare of our communities in Lihir, we procured these medical supplies as we believe they are essential in Lihir’s response to COVID-19,” said Lihir’s General Manager Mr Peter Sharpe. Newcrest purchased the medical supplies last year and assisted NLLG to store them at Lihir’s COVID-19 Treatment Centre as an interim storage measure. NLLG is now distributing the supplies to the 11 health facilities across Lihir Group of Islands. These facilities are Putput, Lataul, Samo, Mazuz, Banam, Olekowa, Malie, Ton and Mahur aid posts, and Masahet and Palie health centres. Newcrest’s Community Relations Superintendent Conrad Akope said the delivery of the medical supplies also signified Newcrest’s strong relationship with community stakeholders and ongoing collaboration with the Lihir Joint Stakeholder Committee (JSC). The JSC was formed in March 2020 to identify critical needs in Lihir during the COVID-19 pandemic and address the needs through various projects such as the procurement of medical supplies. NLLG’s Health Manageress Gorettie Kaven thanked Newcrest for the timely handover of the medical supplies adding they will go a long way in serving the people especially in outer islands. Under its CSF, Newcrest has contributed K1.6 million towards refurbishing Lihir’s 11 health facilities and K2.6 million on procuring electrical, medical and communications equipment for the health facilities. Pic 1: From left – Lihir Medical Centre Manager Jeanette Nakin Bokame, NLLG Health Manageress Gorettie Kaven and Newcrest Lihir’s Community Relations Superintendent Conrad Akope participating the handover of medical supplies. Pic 2: NLLG Health Manager Gorettie Kaven and Newcrest Lihir’s Community Relations Conrad Akope inspecting the medical supply packages. Pic 3: Medical Supplies packed and ready for distribution to 11 health facilities across the Lihir Group of Islands. [pdf-embedder url="https://pnghausbung.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IFMLihirMedical-Supplies-fnl.pdf" title="IFMLihirMedical Supplies fnl"]

Published on April 13, 2021

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Published on April 13, 2021

PAPUA NEW GUINEAS ROLLOUT CONTINUES

With over 1500 essential workers already vaccinated in Port Moresby, Health Minister Jelta Wong is optimistic that the numbers will continue to increase as the demand around the country grows. This morning the first batch of 132,000 vaccines arrived in Port Moresby through the COVAX facility in preparation for the Governments National Vaccine Roll out . This vaccine will be distributed to all provinces for the vaccination of health care workers and other front line essential workers. Through the COVAX facility, a total of 588,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be made available to Papua New Guineans. In response to the concerns about AstraZeneca Hon Jelta Wong advised, “To date over 200 million doses of the AstraZeneca have been administered around the world. The European and UK regulatory authorities have reviewed and continue to review available data on reports of rare thromboembolic events in those who have been vaccinated in order to understand whether a plausal link can be established with the AZ vaccine.” European and UK regulatory authorities have reviewed and continue to review available data on reports of rare thromboembolic events in those who have been vaccinated in order to understand whether a causal link can be established with the AZ vaccine. They have concluded that the benefits of taking the AZ vaccine outweigh the known potential risks. If there is a link, the events are very rare and the risk is extremely low. WHO advises countries should continue to vaccinate with the AZ vaccine, which has saved millions of lives and prevented serious illness. The possible risk of vaccinating - As per the UK Regulatory Agency (MHRA) report on 31st March 2021, a total of 79 cases of thromboembolic events with thrombocytopenia have been reported among 20.2 million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca administered in the UK. The overall risk of these blood clots is approximately 4 people in a million who receive the vaccine. The risk of NOT vaccinating - as of 7 April 2021, 2.86 million people worldwide have died of COVID-19, and infections continue to rise. AZ vaccine has been shown to be highly effective in preventing the most severe forms of the COVID-19 and death caused by COVID-19. Persons above the age of 50 are at higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 should they be infected. This risk increases with age. They have concluded that the benefits of taking the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the known potential risks. If there is a link, the events are very rare and the risk is extremely low. “The risk of severe disease, death or hospitalization as a result of COVID-19 infection is extremely serious. Vaccination is one of the key tools to preventing COVID-19 and to ending the pandemic. Serious side effects may occur from any vaccine but they are extremely rare. It is important to remember that we are witnessing the largest mass vaccination campaign in history, and some rare reactions are to be expected. Papua New Guineas infection rate continues to rise rapidly, and as a responsible Government - it is our duty to make vaccines available. I reiterate that taking the vaccine is not mandatory, but it is definitely encouraged. Our Prime Minister, Our Governor General and our Chief Justice have all taken the vaccine. That in itself is a strong statement from our countrys leadership.” Hon Jelta Wong.

Published on April 13, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/pm-marape-announces-k100-million-upgrading-of-hiritano-highway-from-kerema-port-moresby/

Published on April 13, 2021

PM MARAPE ANNOUNCES K100 MILLION UPGRADING OF HIRITANO HIGHWAY FROM KEREMA-PORT MORESBY

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP has announced a major K100 million upgrade programme to the Hiritano Highway linking Gulf, Central and National Capital District (NCD). He announced this in Kerema on Monday (April 12th 2021) after launching the Ihu Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) and other projects in Kikori District. Prime Minister Marape also announced funding of K5-million for Kerema Town roads; K100, 000 from the National Gaming Control Board to upgrade the Kerema Rugby League Oval; and another K20, 000 to support the local basketball competition. He was accompanied by Gulf Governor Hon.Chris Haiveta and Central Governor Hon. Robert Agarobe; Goilala MP and Transport Minister Hon. William Samb; Works Minister Hon. Michael Nali; and Kikori MP and Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Hon. Soroi Eoe. Prime Minister Marape told hundreds of people who gathered in Kerema that the Hiritano Highway was a major road that connected Gulf and Central with NCD. “The National Government will support many of the upcoming resource projects like Papua LNG and Pasca, and others like the Ihu Special Economic Zone in the Gulf province,” he said. “The upgrading to the last stretch of the Hiritano Highway that links Kerema is part of a K100-million road upgrade programme funded by the World Bank and co-founded by the Government of PNG. “We are getting the last stretch of the road linking Malalaua to Kerema, and other sections that have deteriorated in parts of Central Province, upgraded and re-constructed.” Prime Minister Marape said it would be funded with a loan of K70-million from the World Bank that was being approved, while the National Government would chip in K30-million to have the last stretch of the road to Kerema sealed. “By this time next year, the contractors will be working on upgrading and reconstructing work on upgrading the last stretch of the highway that has deteriorated and not sealed into Kerema,’’ he said. “Whilst the road upgrading to the Hiritano Highway is being worked on, the National Government is coming here today with another commitment of K5million for the Kerema Town roads. “The Works Department has asked the Gulf Provincial Supply and Tenders board to issue the tender, and once it is approved, it will engage a contractor to work on the road to give a facelift and restore some identity and belongingness. “I came here today to Kerema to signal to you that National Government is based in Port Moresby and we partner with your provincial governments on the ground. “My visits and staying with provincial governors, local members and leaders is to tell them: ‘You pick up the responsibility and create development to the needs of your province and people in the districts. Make it happen and we will come in where we can’.’’ Prime Minister Marape also appealed to the people of Kerema to go into fishing, gardening, agriculture and SME activities than wander around in Port Moresby and other places. “You are lucky people as some of you live along the corridors of the major Hiritano Highway linking Kerema to Malalaua, and into the vast Central Province,” he said. “Both provinces have valuable resources like land and fisheries and marine resources. “I appeal to you people to allow any road programmes and projects to flow through, as when there is a road, money will flow and other services will trickle down to the people. “We appeal to you (Gulf people living in other provinces) to return home as the National Government will work and partner with your provincial government to create opportunities for you when the Hiritano Highway and Kerema Town roads are fixed.” Prime Minister Marape spent a night in Kerema before leaving for Port Moresby on Tuesday morning (April 13th 2021).

Published on April 13, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/basils-vision-for-health-services-at-ward-level-on-track/

Published on April 13, 2021

BASIL’S VISION FOR HEALTH SERVICES AT WARD LEVEL ON TRACK

Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Bulolo Hon Samuel H Basil’s vision to have Community Health Workers in every ward in the six LLGs of Bulolo District is on-track to be realized. The first nine Community Health Workers, out of 175 trainees from Bulolo, will be available for aid posts and sub health centres in the district within the next month after graduating from Kwikila Training Institute, Rigo in Central Province. Mr Basil said that it is his vision to have people of Bulolo District – and other districts nationwide – have basic health services right in their wards. “I believe that ward councilors are the true face of government because they live, go to sleep and wake up with, and face the people 24 hours, seven day a week. “It is therefore important to ensure basic government services – aidposts, pre-schools, village courts, village constables, even ward and village book recorders, rural communications and rural electrification must be in the wards,” he added. The training of CHWs, he said, is part of a program based on decentralized health services policy in the Bulolo District that includes: 1) training of CHWs; 2) building or refurbishing of aid posts; 3) positioning of CHWs within their own villages and/or wards; 4) ensuring supply of medical drugs and basic equipment to address midwifery, basic health needs and concerns in wards. Mr Basil said this while handing over tuition and boarding fee payment of K84,000 to Kwikila Training Institute (KTI) Executive Director Mr Lalau Burana. A grateful Mr Burana said that Mr Basil, as chairman of Bulolo District Development Authority Board, has been very supportive of Kwikila Training Institute. “Since the start of KTI, Bulolo has enrolled over 175 CHW trainees beginning with nine in 2018, 36 in 2019, 48 last year and 82 this year,” said Mr Burana. “The funding and tuition fees paid for Bulolo CHW trainees over the years has assisted in the construction a double-classroom, student dormitory and a mess.” His vision of having CHWs in every ward of Bulolo District is not going to benefit Bulolo but with his support of KTI many other provinces and districts in Central, Hela, Milne Bay, Northern and Sandaun are going to benefit. Mr Burana said that the payment of this K84,000 means that KTI can go ahead to assist the Medical Board of Papua New Guinea to do their inspections and audit of the performance of the trainee CHWs. Preliminary reports of Bulolo trainee CHWs performance on practical, especially in the districts of Central Province, have been quite commendable, according to Mr Burana. Medical Board member, Dr Russel Kitau, when informed of the funds was quite pleased because they can now do inspections and compile reports for the 45 CHWs who are ready to graduate. These reports, Dr Kitau said, are vital for the Medical Board to consider for issues of certificates and register these new graduates before they start working. Mr Burana anticipates that the graduation ceremony of this pioneer KTI CHW trainees would held before the end of April. PICTURE CAPTION: Cheque hand-over: Deputy Prime Minister and Bulolo MP Hon Samuel H. Basil, MP hands over a cheque of K84,000 to Kwikila Training Institute Executive Director and founder, Mr Lalau Burana last week. [pdf-embedder url="https://pnghausbung.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Press-Release-CHW-fees.docx_1618279647594.pdf" title="Press Release - CHW fees.docx_1618279647594"]

Published on April 13, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/pm-sends-condolence-message-to-her-majesty-the-queen/

Published on April 13, 2021

PM SENDS CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Your Majesty, On this sad and solemn occasion, I join other World Leaders and citizens of the Commonwealth Nations in conveying sincere and deepest condolences following the sad passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip accompanied Your Majesty to Papua New Guinea on various Royal Visits over the years and this is fondly remembered and cherished by our people. We are deeply saddened to hear of Your Majesty's loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of great sorrow. [pdf-embedder url="https://pnghausbung.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20210413_Condolence-Message-to-Her-Majesty-The-Queen-on-the-Passing-of-her-husband-and-Consort-HRH-The-Prince-Philip-Duke-of-Edinburgh-1.pdf" title="20210413_Condolence Message to Her Majesty, The Queen, on the Passing of her husband and Consort, HRH, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1)"]

Published on April 13, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/young-lad-writes-first-book-on-phone/

Published on April 13, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/continued-sporting-competition-suspension-till-3rd-of-may-due-to-covid19-surge-pngsf/

Published on April 13, 2021

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