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Contamination fears for Sepik as tributaries dry up | The National (opens the original)
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ABOUT 5,000 persons living along the Sepik River in East Sepik drink from the main river despite fears of diseases after all their water sources, including tanks, have dried up. Albert Lumut, from Kanganamun village, said the prolonged drought had depleted water they usually depended on. He said the Sapbandai,Yamanumbu, Yapanaut, Yangimaungua, Kandige, NiawuraGe, Korogu,Sapmari,Kimbipu, Indapu,Yanchan,Apisatge,Palimbe Malinge, Kanganamun and Tigawe villagers in middle Sepik were drinking from th
Aibom villagers without drinking water as lake dries up | The National (opens the original)
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THE Aibom villagers in Wosera-Gawi, East Sepik, are experiencing water shortage as their only drinking water source is affected by the prolonged drought, an official says. Ward councillor Victor Tounokon said about 3,000 people were at risk from water shortage that was worsening, with women, children and the elderly lining up with containers at the well and the refilling process taking hours. “This has affected the community for about three days. “All the other water sources have dried up over f
Men carry sick sister over rugged terrain to hospital | The National (opens the original)
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FOR three brothers, carrying their gravely ill sister through mountains and raging rivers was the only way to reach a hospital — because healthcare is a day’s journey from home. Christina John, 17, from Kembeni village in the remote Wesan area bordering Eastern Highlands and Madang, developed swollen feet and became severely ill. Her brother, Inaita Maho, said there was no nearby health facility, leaving the family with little choice but to trek for a day to catch a public motor vehicle (PMV) to
Commission to carry out nationwide review of internal displacement laws | The National (opens the original)
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PAPUA New Guinea has no specific legislation covering the protection, assistance and administration of internally displaced persons (IDP), says Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) secretary Dr Mange Matui. He said existing laws such as the Disaster Management Act 1984, Land Act 1996, Lands Group Incorporation Act 1974, Climate Change Act 2015 and other relevant laws and policies didn’t fully address all IDP-related issues. “The existing laws address aspects of displacement but do not
Frost destroys crops at foot of Mt Wilhelm | The National (opens the original)
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FROST in parts of Chimbu is destroying crops belonging to the Mauglwak tribe in Mitnande at the foot of Mt Wilhelm, says local farmer Daniel Kagl. Kagl said the Kegesuglo-Kekla villagers were affected after 50 to 60 gardens of potatoes, kaukau, cabbages, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and avocado were destroyed. He said other parts of the province experienced frost as well. It started in Kegesuglo-Kekla last Tuesday and lasted up to Friday. “In the span of three days, all the crops dried out fol
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