Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Papua New Guinea if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Port Moresby is the largest city in Papua New Guinea and is home to the largest selection of medical specialists in the country. Other cities with a good selection of medical specialists include Lae, Madang, Goroka, and Mount Hagen. Additionally, the coastal areas of Rabaul and Kavieng have a good selection of medical specialists," explained one expat living in Papua New Guinea.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Papua New Guinea, newcomers to Papua New Guinea would love to hear your answer to this question: