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Training in Assistive Products in Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) pilot was carried out in June 2019, in collaboration with the National Department of Health (NDOH) Health Facilities Standards Branch, National Capital District Community (NCDC) Health Services, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) Eye Clinic and the National Orthotics and Prosthetics Service (NOPS). This report describes the activities and outcomes.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2019
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Papua New Guinea
Categories:
Report
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