Canberra funds study on our sex troubles
19/5/08
A Five-year research project by the Institute of Medical Research (MIRA) will play a major role in understanding sexually transmitted infections and HIV in Papua New Guinea. The Australian Government has awarded the K8 million research grant to the IMR to strengthen the PNG-Australia Sexual Health Improvement Program (PASHIP). “This grant builds on previous and existing Australian Government support for the IMR which is regarded as the country’s premier medical research institution,” head of AusAID in PNG Margaret Thomas, who accompanied Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the Goroka-based institute in March, said. “As the research arm of the national Department of Health the institute is also in a unique position to provide a link for evidence-based policy making and develop and evaluate interventions.”
See: http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20080519/mohome.htm
Caring with all of your heart
Matthew Werigi;19/5/08
Women in this country must be given recognition for their efforts towards nation building. Many go through life, doing great things but remain unknown. This is a profile of a woman who has gone out of her way to be a volunteer in HIV/AIDS, Home Based Care and Orphans and Vulnerable Children Programme. The UN General Assembly by resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954 recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children’s Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day be observed as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world.
See: http://www.thenational.com.pg/051908/wkender7.php