Port Moresby General Hospital

HPV DNA testing and treatment strategies for cervical pre-cancer among women living with HIV in Papua New Guinea: a prospective clinical cohort study

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and same-day treatment for cervical screening among women in the general population in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Among women living with HIV, additional triage is recomm...

Betel nut chewing and acute myocardial infarction: evidence from two cardiac care hospitals in Papua New Guinea

Introduction Betel nut (Areca catechu) chewing is a culturally embedded practice in Papua New Guinea (PNG). While its chronic health effects are documented, its role as a trigger for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains poorly understood. Methods We conducted a cross-section...

Host Compartmentalization and Biogeography Shape the Bacterial and Fungal Communities of Papua New Guinea Mangroves

Coastal marine ecosystems, including mangroves, are important providers of ecosystem functions and services. However, such ecosystems are in steep decline, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region. Mangroves exist in intertidal areas where environmental conditions can...

Benefits, brokers and betrayal: Becoming a cultural broker in Papua New Guinea

Abstract How processes entailed in accessing benefits are implemented in the early stages of a resource project shapes brokerage throughout the project's lifespan. Perceptions of the efficacy of these processes and of the individuals involved often vary. Where the desires of host...

Common lumbar spine MRI findings in adults with low back pain at Port Moresby General Hospital radiology department, Papua New Guinea

Introduction Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The presentation, detection, and characterization of lesions in back pain are sometimes clinically indistinguishable, necessitating the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). MRI provides useful information that...

Student Experiences of Immersive Block Learning in English-Medium Instruction Transnational Education: An Exploratory Case Study

The rapid expansion of English-medium instruction (EMI) in transnational education (TNE) has increased the need for evidence-based higher education (HE) curriculum models that support diverse student cohorts in cross-cultural contexts. This exploratory mixed-methods study examine...

Pleistocene Basaltic Volcanism on the Fly Platform in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG) remains one of the least studied regions in the Southwest Pacific, and the tectono-magmatic evolution of extensive areas such as the Fly Platform remains poorly constrained. This study presents the first investigation of basaltic volcanism on the Fly Platfo...