UNICEF Papua New Guinea

Every child deserves to grow in love and not fear. “Before the program, dad often yelled at us and spoke harshly”, says 12-year-old Jesron.” Since joining the program, we now have schedules to pray, cook, and wash clothes and they have also encouraged us to go to church”. Discover how positive parenting is transforming the lives of families in Western Highlands Province through the UNICEF Australia funded Parenting for Child Development (P4CD) program that is being implemented by UNICEF in 7 provinces through church partners and civil society organizations. Let’s all work together to listen, hug, and support our children so that they can grow up in safe and healthy communities. #P4CD #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Paula Vargas | Yeshiwas Emiru Shana | Ndangariro Moyo | Dianne Parascos

In Papua New Guinea, just 13% of children are registered. This significantly hinders their ability to access essential services and legal protections. But this is changing. Mt Hagen General Hospital has recently launched birth registration services and is now offering birth registrations to new borns and children on Mondays to Fridays from 8am-4pm. UNICEF in partnership PNG Civil & Identity Registry and support from Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea is providing Birth Registrations, roll out of Mobile registration kits and integration with health services. #BirthRegistration #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea

On the roadside of Magi Highway at Gabagaba junction, community health workers keep the polio immunization campaign going as the campaign extends. Kwikila community health workers are working in partnership with Kwikila Police to immunize children transiting to and from Port Moresby and other locations. Their initiative shows just how far they are going to make sure every child is immunized and protected against polio. The polio campaign has been extended to 14th November, visit your nearest health center and get your children immunized if they are yet to be immunized. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) KSrelief World Health Organization Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

In August, a 4-year-old child in Morobe Province became the first confirmed case of paralysis due to polio after the outbreak was announced. Since then, 4 more confirmed cases have been reported. Polio is real and can cause life-long paralysis to children, but it can be prevented with polio immunization. The polio campaign has been extended to 14th November. Bring your children under 10 for their polio immunization today and let's work together to keep our children safe and healthy. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) KSrelief World Health Organization Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Children deserve to grow up in communities that protect their rights to a healthy future. Meet Pastor George K Philip, a Seventh Day Adventist Pastor in Jiwaka who is raising awareness on the importance of immunizing your children against polio. The polio campaign has been extended to 14th November to ensure that no child is missed. If your child is yet to receive their immunization, visit your nearest health centre or outreach facility today to protect them and help end polio in Papua New Guinea once and for all. Join Pastor George, the PNG Government, UNICEF, WHO and partners to make sure every child is protected against polio. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) KSrelief World Health Organization Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

On the frontlines of the fight against polio are the community health workers. In Markham District of Morobe Province, Community Health Workers are delivering lifesaving vaccines by traveling through the Markham river. Their willingness and dedication shows why reaching every child is important in making sure their futures are healthy and protected. The polio campaign has been extended to 14th November to ensure that no child is missed. If your child is yet to receive their immunization, visit your nearest health centre or outreach facility today to protect them and help end polio in Papua New Guinea once and for all. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) KSrelief World Health Organization Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Protecting the lives of children against preventable diseases like polio is not just a goal but a necessity to ensure they have healthy lives. UNICEF’s Dr. Satish shares why immunizing every child under 10 is critical to ending polio in Papua New Guinea once and for all. Join Dr Satish, The Government, WHO, UNICEF and partners to make sure every child is immunized against polio. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)World Health Organization KSrelief Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Across Papua New Guinea, frontline workers are working tirelessly to make sure children are protected from polio.     Meet Amanda, a dedicated social mobilizer helping to raise awareness on polio in Jiwaka province.     Watch her story and see how communities are coming together to end polio in Papua New Guinea.     Watch here 👇   #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) World Health Organization KSrelief Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Every child deserves a chance to grow up healthy and strong. UNICEF Australia Ambassadors Ronan and Storm Keating are standing with Papua New Guinea in the fight against polio. Storm, who spent her childhood in PNG, and Ronan, a passionate advocate for children’s rights, are calling on all parents, caregivers, and communities to ensure every child under 10 is immunized against polio. Polio has no cure, but it can be prevented. The vaccines are safe, free, and effective. Let’s unite to protect our children and end polio in PNG once and for all. Watch their message and share to spread awareness. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) World Health Organization KSrelief Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade UNICEF Australia

Diseases like polio can take away children’s dreams and futures.    UNICEF East Asia & Pacific’s Regional Director, June Kunugi, stands together with communities, health workers, and partners across Papua New Guinea to say: no child should suffer from a preventable disease.    The Government, UNICEF, WHO and partners are working tirelessly to support the efforts of the second round of the nationwide polio immunization campaign, to immunize every child in all corners of the country, no matter how remote.    Let’s end polio in Papua New Guinea, once and for all.               #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea   Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) World Health Organization KSrelief Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade UNICEF East Asia and Pacific June Kunugi | Veera Mendonca | Satish Gupta | Moumiita G Dastidar