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Australia Continues Support for Papua New Guinea's National Medical Symposium
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Australia Continues Support for Papua New Guinea's National Medical Symposium

From Post-Courier · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Australian Consulate-General has provided K50,000 to the Morobe Provincial Health Authority to host the National Medical Symposium in Papua New Guinea.
  • This funding, part of the PNG-Australian partnership, has been provided annually by Australia.
  • Consul-General Brenton Kanowski highlighted the symposium's importance as a national event fostering collaboration within PNG's healthcare system.

The Australian Consulate-General, through the PNG-Australian partnership, has provided K50,000 to the Morobe Provincial Health Authority (MoPHA) to support the hosting of the National Medical Symposium.

Consul-General Brenton Kanowski expressed Australia's commitment to the event, noting that the country has provided the same amount of funding each year. "This is a very important national event that takes place every year and we’ve seen some great collaboration and cooperation between all the various partners who play a role in PNG’s health care system," Kanowski stated, emphasizing the ongoing partnership.

The symposium serves as a crucial platform for collaboration among diverse stakeholders involved in Papua New Guinea's healthcare sector. The consistent support from Australia underscores the significance of this annual gathering in advancing the nation's health initiatives.

This is a very important national event that takes place every year and we’ve seen some great collaboration and cooperation between all the various partners who play a role in PNG’s health care system.

— Brenton KanowskiConsul-General of Australia, highlighting the significance of the National Medical Symposium and the collaborative efforts within PNG's healthcare system.
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