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Reference ID U279G01

Headline Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) training on COVID-19

Description Twenty-five members of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) composed of medical officers, nurses, community health workers, laboratory science officers and preventative medicine officers underwent hands-on training on COVID-19 last July 11, 2020, at Camp Aruma, Taurama Barracks in Port Moresby.The training module included topics on COVID-19 epidemiology, infection prevention and control (IPC), completing case investigation forms and sample collection techniques. It was facilitated by a team of experts from the National Department of Health (NDOH), Provincial Health Authority of the National Capital District (PHA-NCD) and the World Health Organization. The activity is part of the ongoing support and mentoring to PNGDF to conduct COVID-19 screening for returning soldiers who are mobilized to support the response to COVID-19; for diagnoses and surveillance at PNGDF clinic sites; and for overall strengthening of the PNGDF’s response to COVID-19.

Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.

Asset date 07/11/2020

Country, area, WHO office Papua New Guinea

City Port Moresby

Location Camp Aruma, Taurama Barracks

WHO Region WPRO

Consent No

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