Government assistance with Covid-19 testing kits, vaccines and other health equipment in the Kaupena Sub-District in the Southern Highlands Province is of utter importance following the identification of two Covid-19 cases in the recent weeks.
According to the PNG Bible church Health Secretary and Officer in charge at the Bible Church run Kaupena Health Center Mr. Mek Pure, one of the two identified cases has already succumbed to death in the past 2 week.
“He was a high school teacher at the Kaupena High school when he died after been tested positive to Covid-19,” said Mr. Pure.
“it is highly likely that there might be a community transmission and work to have it identified and traced should commence immediately.”
Mr. Pure further stated Kaupena area must be prioritized by the Provincial and National Health Authorities with the supply of much needed Covid19 medical equipment .