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fiogf49gjkf0d VACCINATIONS ------------ SEE TIMATIC. MEDICAL FACILITIES: GOVERNMENT OWNED GENERAL HOSPITALS ARE SITUATED IN ALL MAJOR CENTRES. THERE ARE ALSO CHURCH OWNED HOSPITALS IN MANY PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, MEDICAL CLINICS AND AID POSTS ARE FOUND IN REMOTE AREAS. THERE ARE SEVERAL PRIVATELY OWNED HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE DOCTORS THROUGHOUT PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND PHARMACIES IN ALL MAIN TOWNS. HOSPITALS AND DOCTORS OFTEN EXPECT IMMEDIATE CASH PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES. FIRST AID KITS AND OTHER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS CAN BE BOUGHT FROM SUPERMARKETS AND PHARMACIES. TRAVELLERS REQUIRING ONGOING MEDICAL TREATMENT ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN ENTRY PERMISSION TO AUSTRALIA IN ADVANCE FOR MORE SOPHISTICATED TREATMENTS.
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