Clinicians working with critically ill and injured children in PNG have strengthened their skills through the Advance Paediatric Life Support (APLS) project.
The project has trained over 240 health workers in Port Moresby, Lae and Goroka since 2018, supported by the Australian Government. To complement this training, the APLS project team recently procured 13 multipurpose monitors from a local provider to use in wards at Port Moresby General Hospital and other provincial hospitals.
By purchasing the monitors locally, the Australian Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to ensure its development assistance supports PNG’s economy.
The APLS course includes teaching clinicians the use of vital signs monitors to guide resuscitation and clinical decision making in paediatric emergencies. These monitors will also be used to support the running of 3-day real-life scenario training provided by the APLS project.
The Australian Government remains committed to working in partnership with the Government of PNG to improve the health outcomes for women and children across the country. This support is possible through the longstanding partnership between the Port Moresby General Hospital and Royal Australian College of Surgeons, with Australian Government funding.