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Ongoing insecurity has required MSF to withdraw international staff from Papua New Guinea project

Authorities have promised to address these issues by repairing a security fence and firing guards but so far nothing has been done. Despite trying to assist in increasing security at the hospital, local police are unable to respond quickly because they lack resources. Until MSF sees a sign that security concerns will be addressed effectively, the organization says it is unable to work in Tari with its full international and national staff team.

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