‘Sleeves Up Campaign’

The New Ireland Provincial Health Authority (NIPHA) with support of Newcrest Lihir and the Lihir operations health care providers, International SOS, launched the campaign at the Londolovit Town Oval recently.

Twenty-three people from Newcrest Lihir, received the vaccination at the launch.

New Ireland province has already vaccinated 411 people through the SLEEVES UP campaign launched by NIPHA, proving it to be a success with individuals taking the right approach in safeguarding themselves and their families.

NCD Governor Powes Parkop launched the campaign alongside representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH).

The goal of the awareness campaign is to fight thriving misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines during this pandemic.

The awareness is a video series titled “Debunking Covid-19 Myths”. The videos will be released on social media with the aim to counter conspiracy theories and addressing vaccine hesitancy amongst the city residents.