Papua New Guinea's government is under pressure on multiple fronts as it tries to stem a worsening outbreak of Covid-19.
The country's health system is under severe strain, while public adherence to safety measures remains mixed.
As Johnny Blades reports, the government is also faced with major hesitancy over the vaccine campaign which began this week.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape gives a Covid-19 update for media, 23 March 2021 Photo: PNG PM Media
