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Hi Catherine, Thank you for your question. PNG has a generalised TB pattern. It means that TB is reported in all the 22 provinces. Furthermore, there are variations in TB epidemiology across the regions with some provinces much higher than others. For instance, the Western Province, which is the largest and most sparsely populated province in PNG, had a TB case notification rate (CNR) of 674 per 100,000 in 2016. This prevalence is much higher than the national trend of 359 per 100 000 in 2014. Our recent studies shows that TB is highly prevalent in Western Province (Daru), National Capital District (NCD), some parts of the Highlands Provinces and Madang. Generally, the Southern Region has the highest number and rate of TB notification. Promoting TB infection control measures in healthcare settings and overcrowded communities may prevent TB transmission and reduce the overall TB burden in PNG.

Thank you, Phoebe. It is unpleasant to think about but I'm surprised by the lack of discussion in the wider AID community here. Most of the the focus has been on AUKUS. But a Trump victory would raise lots of issues for Australia's development cooperation which are not contemplated in the current policy.

Great piece, Cam. Project 2025 is absolutely terrifying. Thanks for raising awareness about what's on the table.

Interested. How do I apply?

Congratulations and thanks for exposing these serious child rights violations by both state and non-state actors. I hope member states will take this scourge seriously.

sir I coming to Australia 🦘

Thank you for informative and clear knowledge on TB, PNG. Could you kindly be specific on TB Statistics in each of the provinces in PNG, according to your research and studies undertaken on TB in PNG as to which is the leading province. Thank you.

I'm very interested. How can I get register myself, my spouse and my children?

Thank you for the opportunity and Government Australia

Hello I have 2 questions: 1. I noticed there were information session for Papua New Guineans in Port Moresby and Mt Hagen. Do we have one for Lae? Appreciate if you can advice. 2. The ballot for PEV will close on the 2nd of August 2024 - Please if you can advice when is the draw for the ballot?

It has always intrigued me about how the media in Papua New Guinea always become a mouthpiece for Jerry Singirok. I am beginning to question both the National and Post Courier plus others who always seem to promote JS and sway public opinion in PNG to favor him are paid to promote his PR. If one has to independently verify the authenticity of things he claims, it is very easy to disprove. For example, the idea that there would be mass murder in Bougainville is just ridiculous. PNG is a member of the UN and Julius Chan plus his cabinet would be subjected to criminal charges by internal courts like the ICC. Also, Tim Spicer is a British Professional Soldier and British Army Standards apply to his conduct even though is may be considered a mercenary. Britain will hold him accountable if he is a British citizen as both countries are Commonweath. Most things which he had been claiming are very questionable if one has to challenge his position on these, there could have been external political actors as well pulling the rope behind his actions and demands to destabilize the government at the time. One can also argue this was military coup in disguise as the only people to change a government are the citizens of Papua New Guinea through a democratic vote. Not some random people in Port Moresby who pretend to represent the democratic will of the entire nation and protest in front of the parliament to have a prime ministerial change just because of x, y z... What JS did was a precedent we see happening now in PNG where if there is failure of some sort to the disciplinary forces either the PNGDF or Police or any other disciplinary forces may not agree with, they will use force to achieve their ambitions. 2 clears examples, the 2006 parliamentary damage, 2024 rampage in Port Moresby and other minor ones that have not really caught media attention, it is all happening now. I believe if this was in other robust democratic nations in the world, the treatment for JS if properly prosecuted by the laws of the state, it will be a totally different outcome and when public opinion shifts, it won't be the same.

Natasha, Generally, you have covered this subject pretty well, thank you!