Hi everyone - my partner and I hope to relocate from South Africa to Papua New Guinea within a month or so for a project which should last around a year or so. At this stage, I cannot divulge any detail about the project other than it being charitable and a community development endeavor. We will be living approximately 25km from Mt Hagen. Is there anyone who could perhaps advise me on the following?
1. Will it be a problem to bring a year's supply of chronic medication into PNG?
2. Are credit cards widely accepted as payment - at least for groceries and general supplies?
3. Is there anything difficult to obtain which should be brought from home?
Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Deon & Sue
Hope to relocate from South Africa to Papua New Guinea
deonober
27 February 2019 15:03:12
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krisoz
20 March 2019 11:50:39
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I guess you would be in PNG by now. If not then having worked there before my advice:
1. A doctors prescription would help to get a years supply of medicine,
2. Many but not all would accept credit cards, even in Hagen. the big ones will
3. Power outage is common, get mobile phone charge bank and rechargeable lights
I was in PNG 5 yrs back and going back again from australia to Mt hagen
krisoz
20 March 2019 11:52:17
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deonober
20 March 2019 12:11:47
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Thanks so much - unfortunately the project has been put on the back burner for now, so no PNG for me! Cheers!
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