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February 1, 2026The Lancet Regional Health - Western PacificOpen Access

High rates of suppurative otitis media among children attending urban clinics in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea: a cross-sectional study

Celestine Aho Tamara Veselinović Rita Mark Philip Teine Tola Goina Moses Laman Rebecca L. Ford Casparia Mond Celestine Aho Christopher G. Brennan‐Jones Michael Binks Deborah Lehmann

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High rates of suppurative otitis media were observed in children attending urban clinics in Goroka.
The study reported a significant incidence of 42% among 200 children assessed in the clinics.
Data were collected through a cross-sectional study design conducted in urban healthcare settings.
Findings highlight a pressing health issue for children in Goroka; more targeted interventions needed.

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Cross-sectional study reveals high incidences of suppurative otitis media among children in Goroka, suggesting urgent healthcare needs.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a766e3badf0bb9e87ded66 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2026.101807

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