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Why 4 in 10 children in Papua New Guinea miss vaccinations
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Four in ten children in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province (ENBP) received no vaccinations in 2023, and new research has revealed why. The study led by Burnet Institute found most caregivers strongly support vaccinating their children, but practical barriers—including travel costs, distance to clinics and vaccine supply challenges—are making it difficult for many families to access routine immunization.