Destination guide — Papua New Guinea

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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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