Medical supplies (drugs, dressings and equipment) are essential to an effective health service, regardless of how the service is provided or by whom. Efforts to improve the quality of service through training, supervision, innovation or partnership are almost nonsensical if a basic input such as medical supplies is not in place. Key points: Reform of...

The philosophy of the 'Melanesian Way' was strongly reflected in the report of the Constitution Planning Committee (CPC), which provides the basis for PNG's independence constitution.A section in the final report (1974) titled: Papua New Guinea Ways, endorses:"those practices of participation, of consultation, and consensus and sacrifice for the common good which attribute to traditional...

This analysis examines four areas where Australia has been both a player and a partner to discuss the dynamics of this most intimate of neighbourhood relationships.

Challenges facing the health system in Papua New Guinea result not just from low expenditure; this paper argues that performance is also constrained by its structure and by cultural factors, and recommends trialling a new approach. If expectations for improved health outcomes, heightened by the bounty of resource development, are to be achieved without substantial...

Over 2003-2009, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) committed nearly $NZ 2.5 million to fund two projects aimed at improving the mental health status of young people.