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Medical - General List of Categories
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- Where is IMR located?
- In what year was the College of Allied Health incorporated into the University of PNG?
- Who is Milne Bay's traditional medicine woman?
- Do you have any statistics about how HIV/AIDS is affecting PNG?
- How many people have died of AIDS in PNG?
- Is HIV a problem in PNG?
- How many people had HIV at the end of 2001?
- When was HIV/AIDS first detected in PNG?
- Of the 4,792 cases of HIV reported in PNG at the end of December 2001 how many were men? women?
- Is TB a problem in PNG?
- Where is Kikori hospital?
- Where is Kudjip Nazarene Hospital?
- When was Kapuna Hospital established?
- Where is Kapuna Hospital?
- Are there doctors all around PNG?
- Should I take out travel insurance before coming to PNG?
- Is Neurofibromatosis fatal?
- Is there pediculosis in PNG?
- What is GEMINS?
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- Where is IMR located?
The PNG Institute of Medical Research is an internationally renowned institution with the function of informing national health policies through research on national health priorities. It is located in the town of Goroka in the Eastern Highlands province-- www.pngimr.org.pg
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- In what year was the College of Allied Health incorporated into the University of PNG?
The College of Allied Health was incorporated into the University of PNG as the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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- Who is Milne Bay's traditional medicine woman?
I would have to say that Minnie Bate from Wedau would have to be the person you are asking about. She has developed several traditional remedies that she sells.
In 2003 she was recognised at the PNG Made Trade Fair held in Lae with a Small Buisness Encouargment Award and Best Product Award.
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- Do you have any statistics about how HIV/AIDS is affecting PNG?
The latest HIV statistics for PNG in 2007
People living with HIV : 56,175
AIDS deaths: 5995
Orphans due to AIDS: 3730
Number on Anti Retroviral Treatment: 3000
In PNG more people have tuberculosis (TB) than HIV
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- How many people have died of AIDS in PNG?
The number of deaths has been reported as being 5995 but it must be noted that earlier there was no reliable HIV/AIDS notification system in place to determine the exact number of deaths.
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- Is HIV a problem in PNG?
HIV / AIDS is a serious health issue in PNG with the rate of infection increasing. Other sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in all urban centres.
Protection with condoms is essential.
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- How many people had HIV at the end of 2001?
It was reported that in December 2001 4,792 people in the country had HIV.
In 2007 this figure is now 56,175
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- When was HIV/AIDS first detected in PNG?
The first HIV positive case was reported in 1987 in the country, the infection increased slowly but steadily up until 1995.
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- Of the 4,792 cases of HIV reported in PNG at the end of December 2001 how many were men? women?
Of the 4,792 cases, 2,458 (51%) were males, 2174 (45%) were female and 260 (4%) sex was not stated. Of the total reported cases, 1517 people were identified with an AIDS related disease at the time of diagnosis, 843 people were classified with HIV infection but not sick with AIDS and 2432 individuals remain unclassified.
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- Is TB a problem in PNG?
Yes, In PNG more people have tuberculosis (TB) than HIV.
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- Where is Kikori hospital?
Kikori Hospital is located on the southwest peninsula of PNG, near the capital city of Port Moresby. The setting is extremely rural, with few roads. Travel is frequently by boat.
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- Where is Kudjip Nazarene Hospital?
This facility is located in the beautiful Waghi Valley, and includes a clinic, nursing school, community health program, and full-service hospital boasting 850 deliveries per year.
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- When was Kapuna Hospital established?
Kapuna Hospital was established by the London Missionary Society in the 1950s, and today is the only medical facility for about 15,000 people. It has 50 beds, and is normally filled to capacity.
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- Where is Kapuna Hospital?
Kapuna Hospital is located in a remote area on the southwest peninsula of PNG. It is about 20kms from Baimuru Station. The region is marked by tropical forest and the Purari River delta. There are no roads. Average temperature is around 30 C, and varies from about 40 C to 22 C with high humidity. The wet season is from June to September. There is a pleasant breeze at times.
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- Are there doctors all around PNG?
Health facilities exist in most urban centres but investigative resources are usually very limited. Most towns have private GPs and pharmacies stock most commonly used drugs. Health facilities are very limited in rural areas, including the entire length of the Kokoda Track.
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- Should I take out travel insurance before coming to PNG?
Travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas travel. Travellers should check with their insurer to make sure that their policy meets their needs and includes provision for international medical evacuation. In particular, travellers should seek advice from their insurer on what type of circumstances and activities are the subject of exclusions in their policy.
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- Is Neurofibromatosis fatal?
Sorry that is well and truly outside the scope of this web site and these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about PNG. Please consult a medical website or a doctor for help.
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- Is there pediculosis in PNG?
Yes.
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- What is GEMINS?
It is a production of Herbal Oils and Herbal Creams produced by POMINS Limited.
POMINS Ltd is a 100 per cent locally owned company which was formed in 1993 after Minnie Bate, Managing Director, personally researched the benefits and applications of herbal products and the potential of natural herbs as an alternative form of medication.
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