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Electricity Out of Popondetta

January 10, 2020December 14, 2017 by Alan Coggins

Power lines have been appearing along the main road from Popondetta to Kokoda for some time. News is now beginning to break that electricity will soon be coming to villages outside the main town.
Currently, only those living in town have…

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A New Airport

January 10, 2020December 14, 2017 by Alan Coggins

A visit to Popondetta can only be done in one of two ways. Either walking across the Kokoda track over the Owen Stanley Ranges, which can take between one and…

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Merry Christmas

January 10, 2020December 14, 2017 by Alan Coggins

We would like to wish our wonderful supporters a very merry Christmas and peaceful festive season. Thank you so much for your ongoing support.

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A New Ward

January 10, 2020October 8, 2017 by Alan Coggins

 A brand new ward for the treatment of Tuberculosis is under construction at Popondetta General Hospital. Built by a team of local builders, plumbers and electricians and led by Brisbane based construction group, Canstruct…

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Training at PGH

January 10, 2020October 8, 2017 by Alan Coggins

Lester Dona was one of twelve participants who travelled from outlying areas of Oro Province to attend maternal health training at PGH. These areas are remote and sadly, the health care professionals are…

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Training at NBPOL

January 10, 2020October 8, 2017 by Alan Coggins

 A continued commitment to the training of health care professionals in the improvement of child and maternal health has seen OCDP conduct training sessions with NBPOL in Popondetta…

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News from the Hospital

January 10, 2020May 23, 2017 by Alan Coggins

A number of changes have recently occurred at Popondetta General Hospital. A new CEO has been appointed. After nine years serving as an Obstetrician / Gynaecologist as well as CEO, Dr Gunzee Gawin has moved to Hela Province where he…

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The State of TB in PNG

January 10, 2020May 23, 2017 by Alan Coggins

Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease that is impacting heavily on the population of PNG. Official statistics put the infection rate in PNG amongst the highest in the world at…

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PNG National Elections 2017

January 10, 2020May 23, 2017 by Alan Coggins

The election campaign to elect the next National Parliament is now underway and at the last report 3,332 candidates had nominated for the 111 seats. The number of female candidates has..

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Hand Washing

January 10, 2020April 3, 2017 by Alan Coggins

At St James’ Primary School, Hohorita, we have continued to target the health of the children with the installation of a further water tank. Situated near the composting ‘girls only” toilets, this clean water allows for…

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