Papua New Guinea (PNG) health officials are confident that they have been able to bring the polio outbreak under control, with a mammoth cross-country vaccination campaign, after the first polio case was discovered a year ago in the Lae province. Headed by the World Health Organisation, thousands of workers were recruited in a mass campaign to vaccinate as many as 3 million children across PNG. At this time international certificates of vaccination are still required to enter and leave PNG.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.