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8 CHAPTER THREE - POLICIES AND STRATEGIES 3.1 Current Situation Issue Analysis 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health status of the Population Available statistics show that the sexual and reproductive health situation in Papua New Guinea is not only poor but appears to be declining from previous levels. Moreover, there is wide regional and geographical disparity in the country. The deteriorating reproductive health situation in the country was confirmed by the Independent Health Sector Review that took place in October 2005.
PNG has the highest rate of HIV and AIDS in the Pacific. Services such as prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV and voluntary counselling and testing services are generally improving, but only about 65% of pregnant women received at least 1 antenatal visit. Only 35% of births (SPAR 2012) are attended by trained health personnel. Family Support Centres have been established only in 11 Provincial and District hospitals where they provide comprehensive services for survivors of Gender based and domestic violence.
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