World Population Day

Established by the United Nations, this significant event focuses on highlighting the importance of addressing concerns related to reproductive health, family planning, gender equality, and sustainable development.

Its causes are many but one that stands out is the lack of proper family planning.

This was the key message delivered today in commemoration of the World Population Day.

World Population Day is celebrated on the 11th of July every year and focuses on the need and significance of controlling the increasing world population and the importance of reproductive health.

According to PNG’s 2011 Census, the country has a population growth of 3.1 percent.

This rapid growth rate has been aided by lack of family planning.