Projects

PCV Study

Study title: Neonatal immunization with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Papua New Guinea

Fund: The Wellcome Trust and NHMRC Australia

Collaborator: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Australia; the Department of Paediatrics, University of Western Australia

Location: Asaro Valley, EHP

Duration: 2004-2009

Description: Pneumococcal (Pnc) disease and pneumonia is the primary cause of mortality in Papua New Guinean children. Many die in early infancy and babies may benefit from immunization with a Pnc conjugate vaccine (PrevenarTM) at birth. This study to examine very closely the safety of this approach, impact on the development of immunity and response to other vaccines given to infants.

NI & Indoor Air Pollution Study

Study title: Differences in neonatal immune regulation in the 'developing’ and ‘developed’ world: implications for neonatal vaccinations

Fund: NHMRC Australia

Collaborator: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Australia

Location: Asaro Valley, EHP and Madang province

Duration: 2008-2010

Description: The study investigates factors influencing a child’s immune response. Children’s immune response protecting them against infectious diseases, but the strength of this response varies between children. This study will compare immune responses in babies from Goroka, Madang and Perth (Western Australia), comparing with possible factors such as exposure to indoor air pollution, parasite infection during pregnancy (worm and malaria infection).

 

EAST - PNG Study

Study title: Evaluation and Alleviation of Environmental Burden due to Subsistence Transition in Papua New Guinea –Elucidation of Health Impact

Fund: University of Tokyo Collaborator: Department of Human Ecology, University of Tokyo, Japan

Location: Asaro valley (EHP), Tari basin (SHP), Nomad- Bosavi area (WP/SHP), Maprik hill (ESP), Madang area (MDN), and Port Moresby (NCD).

Duration: 2007-2012

Description: A rapid transition from traditional subsistence to cash-economy agriculture entails introduction of chemical substances, such as pesticides, and poor chemical management system which in turn would affect health of people, this study highlight health impact due to agriculture-related chemical poisoning in Papua New Guinea.

 

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