HIGHLIGHTS As of 30 April 2026, assessments have expanded to 140 wards in 23 LLGs, across 8 districts and 5 affected provinces. Preliminary findings indicate over 83,000 people affected, with over...
This report is produced by the Papua New Guinea Disaster Management Team (DMT) in collaboration with humanitarian partners, the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) within the PNG National...
The national response to Tropical Cyclone Maila continues with priority focus on Milne Bay Province and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), under the coordination of the National Disaster...
Date of event 24-05-2024 What happened, where and when? On 24 May 2024, a massive landslide engulfed villages in Yambali Ward, Maip Mulitaka Local Level Government of Lagaip-Porgera District, Enga...
The Aiya Local Level Government (LLG) in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands province is characterized by its mountainous terrain. The region's geography features creeks that form streams, with the...
Introduction This guide provides a comprehensive framework for disseminating approved United Nations (UN) lifeline messages to people affected by crises in Papua New Guinea via trusted and accessible...
On 24 May 2024, a massive landslide engulfed villages in Yambali Ward, Maip Mulitaka Local Level Government of Lagaip-Porgera District, Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. The landslide caused...
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Joint Statement issued by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for the Armed Forces In accordance with President Macron’s requests to take part in relief and reconstruction...
Humanitarian assistance in Enga Province PNG, following the major landslide of 24 May, has been hampered by a lack of road access, increasing tribal tension, and a 72-hour evacuation order issued by...
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Joint media release with: The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Emergency Management The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for...
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Papua New Guinea—comprising the eastern half of New Guinea Island and approximately 600 offshore islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean—is highly vulnerable to recurring climatic shocks and natural...
Highlights The Autonomous Bougainville Government estimates that 8,111 people were affected by the volcanic activity of Mt. Bagana that occurred between 7-17 July 2023 in the Autonomous Region of...
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For Immediate Release. Office of Press Relations. press@usaid.gov. Sunday, August 13, 2023. Press Release Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced USAID's significant investments to provide...
A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster Violence increased in some areas of the Highlands region in Papua New Guinea between May and July 2022, which was the time of the national general...
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A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster Between May and July 2022, the incidence of election violence escalated significantly in Papua New Guinea, especially in the Highlands region...
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Marshall Islands. Micronesia. Palau. Papua New Guinea. Samoa. They span the Pacific Ocean and face a unique set of challenges in this pandemic. Across the globe, COVID-19 has claimed millions of...
Key Figures $112.8 million financial requirement through December 2020 4.6 million people in need nationwide 2.3 million people targeted 0.5 doctors and 5.3 nurses per 10,000 people 46% of people...
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NADI, Fiji – Countries and territories of the Pacific Islands and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reached a milestone today with the launch of the humanitarian air service in the...
Key Figures 1.7 million people potentially affected nationwide 2.3 million people in high-priority provinces 0.5 doctors and 5.3 nurses per 10,000 people 45% of people have access to improved...
