The number of confirmed polio cases in Papua New Guinea has risen to 25.
Since the outbreak was confirmed, an army of health workers has been deployed to provide vaccines, which consist of three rounds of droplets. Photo: Supplied / World Health Organisation
The Polio Eradication Organisation said three new cases were reported last week in East Sepik and Enga provinces.
Since the outbreak was first discovered in Morobe in June, one child has died.
A nationwide vaccination campaign supported by the World Health Organisation is underway.