Interrogating a statistic: HIV prevalence rates in PNG (original) (raw)

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This discussion paper examines the current estimates of HIV prevalence in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and critically analyzes the relevance of international frameworks in understanding the epidemic within this specific context. It highlights significant discrepancies in reported prevalence rates, challenges the accuracy of these statistics, and raises ethical concerns regarding the potential complacency that may arise from official figures. The paper further stresses the need for more precise data collection methods to inform effective responses to the HIV epidemic in PNG.

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