Excellence in public health & medical research

Our vision is to improve the health and well being of Papua New Guineans — PNGIMR conducts approved research on the effectiveness of medicines and advises the Government of PNG on their suitability for Papua New Guinea

We have a range of publications in our library, online or on subscriptions — Our researchers access scientific books and journals in our library and online

PNGIMR studies infectious diseases in laboratories for bacteriology, virology, molecular biology, immunology and entomology

PNGIMR conducts research into the causes of the major diseases in the country

PNGIMR's researchers and administrators stay up to date through an in-house training program

PNGIMR's headquarters is in Goroka and we have offices and laboratories in Madang, Port Moresby, Kokopo, Wewak, Maprik, and Alotau

CONGRATULATIONS PROFESSOR SIR ISI KEVAU

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Our research

Infections & immunity

We conduct cross-disciplinary research on the most important infectious diseases in PNG, focusing on respiratory and enteric infections.

Vector borne diseases

We conduct studies in order to understand and find new methods to diagnose, treat and prevent malaria, filariasis and other mosquito borne diseases.

Surveillance & outbreaks

Our Mission is to conduct policy-relevant clinical, laboratory, qualitative and health systems research to improve the sexual and reproductive health of women and men in Papua New Guinea.

Population health

The unit’s mission is to conduct multi- and inter-disciplinary research to understand social changes and the determinants of population health, providing evidence for policy development and guiding the country’s responses to emerging population and health issues.