Papua New Guinea has opened its vaccine program to anyone over 18 years old as it tries to overcome high levels of hesitancy.

PNG had a worrying surge in cases from March to May and has faced logistical issues getting immunisation programs running across the country. However, the country now has opened up the main stadium in Port Moresby as a vaccination hub.

PNG also facing high levels of hesitancy, which authorities are largely blaming on misinformation and social media. Many of the people in PNG identify as Christian. Recently all of the main religious denominations signed a declaration which states that they approve of the vaccination. Hopefully this will help to encourage more people to get immunised.

Some of the Kokoda Historical team in PNG (Green Masin) have already had their shot and soon Kila and the guys out at Kokoda will receive theirs.