Concerted international action is needed to support Papua New Guinea as a surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelms the Pacific country's health system, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Monday.
Coronavirus cases in the island nation of 9 million have been surging in recent weeks, with 385 new cases recorded on Thursday, according to latest available government data.
Less than 1% of the population has been fully vaccinated, according to Our World in Data figures, although the government anticipated months ago that it would have enough shots by now for everyone who wanted to be vaccinated., public apprehension, and logistical challenges with the rollout have slowed down vaccinations, the Red Cross said.
According to the PNG National Control Centre for COVID-19, all major hospitals have been hit with rising cases. A medical team from Australia arrived in Port Moresby this month, and Britain was also to send a team.
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