UNICEF Papua New Guinea

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

4 days to go until we conclude the second round of the Polio Immunization Campaign. Is your child Immunized? The polio virus has no cure, but it can be prevented through immunization. Still unsure about the polio vaccine? Read our FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/gZ3ASMRt to learn more. #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

Lifesaving vaccines are now on the move in all parts of Papua New Guinea. In Morobe Province, health teams are going the extra mile, navigating seas, rivers, mountains, and remote tracks to deliver life-saving polio vaccines to children. We are committed to reaching every child, even in the remotest parts of Papua New Guinea to make sure they are protected from polio and other diseases. Join the Government, UNICEF, WHO and our partners to make sure no child is left behind in this second round of the Polio Immunization Campaign. #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

Boregaina in Rigo District, Central Province is taking action against polio! Round two of the Nationwide Polio Immunization Campaign is underway, and parents and caregivers in communities like Boregaina are stepping up to protect their children. Polio can be eradicated but only if every child is immunized and protected against it. Join the Government, WHO, UNICEF and partners to make sure no child is left behind. Bring your children who are 10 years old and below to the nearest health post or to the outreach team and get them immunized. Let work together to end Polio in Papua New Guinea, once and for all. #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance World Health Organization Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) KSrelief Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Polio is a deadly disease, but it is preventable through immunization. Dr Fiona Kupe highlights the two types of polio vaccines available for children and shares that they are safe, effective, and essential to protect children from polio. Remember: IPV strengthens immunity. OPV stops the virus from spreading. Round 2 of the Nationwide Polio Immunization Campaign is happening now, make sure your children who are 10 years old and below are immunized! #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

With over 80 % of the population living in remote areas of Papua New Guinea, access to health and nutrition services is challenging. That’s why the community nutrition actions are very important. With support from KOICA , 16 Village Health Assistants have been trained in Health and Nutrition in Rigo District, Central Province. On Wednesday 15th October 2025, our regional director, Ms.June Kunugi, met with VHAs in Boregaina, Rigo District, to hear their stories. “Currently, we are working in our own community” said Rabona Abe, a Village Health Assistant in Boregaina community. “Our role as VHAs involves promoting health and nutrition in the community. We provide preventive messages relating to healthy eating and behaviors, positive parenting, infant and young child feeding, and referral of health and nutrition cases to Boregaina Health Center for treatment and other support”. In PNG, one in every two children under five suffers from stunting and 16% from wasting due to malnutrition. We are calling on the government to immediately adopt the VHA policy, which will help ensure every child in Papua New Guinea grows up healthy. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) UNICEF East Asia and Pacific #Nutrition #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea

Two drops, one mission💙 From remote schools to roadside settlements, these are the unsung heroes, the people behind the scenes of the polio immunization campaign. Health workers, churches and community mobilisers who are going the extra mile to protect every child. Their work is quiet, powerful, and life-saving. Read their story: https://lnkd.in/gjqzPUFb #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea

UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and Pacific, June Kunugi wrapped up her visit to Papua New Guinea on Thursday 16th October last week. We are reminded once again that our children deserve to grow, live and learn in an environment where they have access to basic services like clean and safe water, sanitation and nutrition, proper health facilities and quality healthcare, quality education and are protected from harm. UNICEF remains committed to protecting the rights and futures of the children of Papua New Guinea in all our initiatives and programs that have been highlighted during Ms. Kunugi’s visit.   Let’s all work together to create safe and protected communities for our children.      UNICEF East Asia and Pacific #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea

Polio is preventable — yet Papua New Guinea is facing an outbreak because too many children are not immunized. Every child under 10 is at risk.   From 13–31 October 2025, bring your child to the nearest health facility, school, or community health team for their polio immunization.   Immunization is safe, free, and effective. Together, we can protect every child from polio and build a healthier future for all.   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   #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea

Immunization coverage in Papua New Guinea has plateaued below 50% for the past decade, leaving children at risk of life-threatening diseases and outbreaks – like the current resurgence of polio.   This must improve. And it is. Thanks to the support of the people of Japan and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, every health facility in Morobe Province now has a reliable cold chain system to safely store and deliver vaccines to nearly 32,500 children born every year.   On Friday 10th October, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and Pacific, June Kunugi, visited the Morobe Vaccine Store to witness the life-saving tools in action.   “Routine immunization rates must go up because when they fall, poliovirus can spread, leading to polio outbreak. Immunization systems need to be well equipped and functioning", said Ms. Kunugi   Let's all work together to make sure our children are immunized and safe from diseases. #RoutineImmunization #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea