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Medical - General List of Categories
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- 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?
- cervical statistics
- What is GEMINS?
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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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- cervical statistics
Sorry, I do not have an answer for that question.
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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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Updated 21 Jun 2008
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