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19 May 2025 | News release
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Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
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WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala presents to Papua New Guinea Health Minister Honourable Elias Kapavore the certificate validating the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala presents to Papua New Guinea Health Minister Honourable Elias Kapavore the certificate validating the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
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