Pathology Development Projects

Current projects underway

  1. PNG National Laboratory Policy:  developed by the National Laboratory Technical Working Group. Document completed and submitted for endorsement by NDOH in July 2024.
  2. Fleming Fund Country Grant (PNG) (UK AID) : project commenced in February 2020 and is now into phase 2, 2024-25. Providing support for diagnostic microbiology at PMGH, ANGAU, Mt Hagen and Goroka and animal health microbiology to enable better clinical care and quality data concerning antimicrobial resistance and usage.  External consultants and administration, Burnet Institute, Australia.
  3. Central Public Health Laboratory Laboratory Quality Management development (World Vision):  project near completion. External consultant from Pacific Pathology Training College, New Zealand

Recently completed projects

  1. INDOPAC Laboratory Development Project (DFAT):  report awaited. External consultants and administration, Kirby Institute, Australia.