Papua New Guinea
45 individuals affected 5 people injured 21 deaths (17 male, 4 female) 1 house destroyed Context Overview At approximately 2:00 a.m. on 31 October 2025, a major landslide struck Kukas Village in Unda Ward 30, Minamb Valley, within the Wapenamanda Rural…
Papua New Guinea
On a quiet morning off the coast of East Cape in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea, the island of Nuakata stirred with anticipation. Two boats gently approached the shore, carrying health workers equipped…
Papua New Guinea
Violence in Enga Province Conflict in the Maip-Mulitaka LLG – The Peace and Good Order Committee visited Mulitaka on 23 September to begin peace negotiations with local leaders. The Provincial Dsisaster Coordinator supported this effort by providing…
Papua New Guinea
Violence in Enga Province • Ongoing inter-communal conflict in Wapenamanda LLG – There is currently no active fighting but tensions are high. • Conflict in the Maip-Mulitaka LLG – A haus krai (funeral gathering) was attacked. At least…
Papua New Guinea
The National Department of Health (NDoH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, has confirmed the first human case of paralytic poliomyelitis (cVDPV2) in Papua New Guinea. The case involves a 4-year-old unvaccinated…
