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Critical Care Medicine in Papua New Guinea. Part 2
Journey from Port Moresby General Hospital to Madang In Madang in 1998, I turned up at my workplace Operating Theatre and my team was already there in full swing at 0730 hours, they were called early at 6 am for an emergency operation to help an expatriate mother deliver her baby. The baby came out…
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Critical Care Medicine in Papua New Guinea. Part 1
Journey from Port Moresby General Hospital to Madang While doing my first year Residency Medical Officer training at PMGH in 1991, I discovered this Medical Speciality called Critical Care Medicine which was already a sub-speciality of Clinical Medicine in the developed world. Every time one of our patients succumbed under our care or at the…
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The 58th Medical Society of Papua New Guinea Symposium
The Papua New Guinea Medical Symposium is held every year to bring together local and international researchers and medical practioners to address national health issues. This year the symposium will be hosted by the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority in Mt Hagen. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Burden of Trauma and its impact…
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Welcome to PNG Medical Blog video
Join us at PNG Medical Blog. Papua New Guineas first medical blog. Educating Papua New Guineans and the world about medicine in PNG.
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Antimicrobial resistance; what is antimicrobial resistance? (part 2)
What are antimicrobials? These drugs include antibiotics for bacteria, antivirals for viruses, antifungals for fungi, and antiparasitics for parasites – are medicines used to prevent and treat infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants. (1) The most common antimicrobials in use in our public hospitals are antibiotics which include: Amoxicillin, Penicillin, Chloramphenicol, septrin, ceftriaxone, Flucloxacillin,…
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Navigating the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool (IITT) at Port Moresby General Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department
Navigating the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool (IITT) at Port Moresby General Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department (CED) involves an understanding of its origins, patient flow management, and the triage process. Since its introduction at the CED in December 2023, the IITT has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of emergency care at Port Moresby General Hospital,…
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The Provincial Health Authority System in Papua New Guinea.
The Provincial Health Authority (PHA) system in Papua New Guinea (PNG) was established to decentralize the management and delivery of healthcare services, devolving authority and responsibility from the national government to provincial and district levels. Here’s an overview of the PHA system: Overall, the Provincial Health Authority system in Papua New Guinea represents a significant…
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The past, present and future of healthcare in Papua New Guinea
The history of healthcare in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is characterized by a blend of traditional healing practices and the introduction of Western medicine during colonial and post-colonial periods. Here’s a summary of health care in past PNG; PNG continues to face significant challenges in its healthcare system, though efforts are underway to improve access…
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The Papua New Guinean Patient
In Papua New Guinea (PNG), accessing health services can vary greatly depending on factors like location, socioeconomic status, and cultural beliefs. However, there are some general characteristics that may describe a typical Papua New Guinean seeking health services: Overall, a typical Papua New Guinean seeking health services is likely to face a complex array of…
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Poems of a PNG health worker
Introduction There are many acts of compassion and connection that can explore the intricacies of kindness, respect and trust. However, we do not talk enough on the challenges faced by health workers in poverty and crime stricken areas of the world. Like patients, doctors, nurses and health givers in general need compassion and connection. This…
