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Australia to send COVID-19 support and medical aid to PNG

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly.

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly. Source: AAP

Australia has announced COVID-19 assistance and medical aid for Papua New Guinea, as the country battles a growing health crisis.


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By Marcus Megalokonomos

Source: SBS



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Australia has announced COVID-19 assistance and medical aid for Papua New Guinea, as the country battles a growing health crisis.


For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus


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