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New system to assist rural health centres via radio crosspatch
With positive remarks given on the new communication system, CEO for Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (EHPHA), Dr Joseph Apa, indicated that the new system is a vital communication tool that will immensely have a positive impact in the remote communities as it will enable them to have easy access to medical services and medical assistance 7 days a week cutting down on travel expenses and medical expenses…
How new radio link is saving lives
A new lifesaving tool at an isolated PNG health post had an immediate impact when it was used to arrange a medevac for a pregnant mother. MAF Technologies, with support from MAF International, installed a high frequency radio for community health workers in Musave which, due to its location, has poor mobile coverage…
West Sepik Administration rely on HF radio during Election Period
Hight Frequency (HF) Radio is still a vital part of PNG’s diverse media sector and has been since well before independence in 1973. In today’s media environment, HF radio remains a big part of the country’s most remote community’s way of accessing and sharing information and also connecting to the outside of their community. Apart from…
HF Radio connects Isolated community to the outside world
The only access they have to the outside of their remote community is via MAF Plane, but without a reliable form of communication it would be challenging for MAF to chatter flights to Yenkisa since it would be uncertain what the weather would be like there or whether the airstrip is in good…