health_biological
flu-outbreak
h3n2-virus
papua-new-guinea
Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu
rnz.co.nz
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Health authorities in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea are responding to an outbreak of the H3N2 virus. The report indicates that parts of the country are experiencing localized outbreaks of the flu, specifically identifying the H3N2 strain as the cause of concern in the Morobe region. Authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating a response to mitigate the spread of the virus.