Australia is providing a $US17.65 million grant to help fund an ongoing health project in Papua New Guinea.
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The project, which is supported by the Asian Development Bank, is currently delivering high-quality primary healthcare to PNG's rural population.
The ADB's PNG country director, David Hill, said the project was being rolled out in eight provinces.
Women and children are the main beneficiaries.
The additional funding will be used to upgrade seven existing health facilities (including staff training) and enhancing the health information system.
The entire project was billed as helping to develop national health policies, facilitate sustainable partnerships between provincial governments and non-state actors.
It is also aimed at enhancing people's skills, upgrade health facilities, and promote healthcare in local communities.
