Premature births

With an annual estimate of 15 million babies born prematurely worldwide, Papua New Guinea stands out with a significant rate of 9.1%, translating to 28,000 newborns facing early challenges each year.

The event was graced by prominent figures including POMGEN CEO Dr Paki Molumi, Dr Roland Barnabas, Dr Claudes Kamenga of UNICEF, WHO Technical Officer Dr Madeline Salva, and DFAT representative Dr Anna Gilchrist. The POMGEN SCN team staged a demonstrative drama illustrating the challenges faced by premature infants, emphasizing the potential consequences of premature birth.