Kuntamari Crofts

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Jordan Fennell |Kuntamari Crofts

For decades Pacific Island countries have struggled to keep basic medicines like paracetamol or antibiotics readily available leaving locals distrustful of health systems and doctors under stress. In this episode of Politok you’ll hear from patients, public health experts, and doctors about the strain this is putting on countries and how the system got to where it is today.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Kuntamari Crofts |Jordan Fennell

Rugby league fans across Papua New Guinea were thrilled when Australia and PNG struck a historic deal for a PNG team to enter the NRL in 2028. Australia will contribute AUD$600 million to the deal but in a country where infrastructure is failing, and the health system is in crisis some question whether the money could be put to better use. Talent:Michael Marum.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Jordan Fennell |Kuntamari Crofts

Vishal Prasad was a law student at the University of the South Pacific when he heard about a group that was planning to take the issue of climate change to the International Court of Justice. More than five years later he tells the story of how he and his fellow students teamed up with Vanuatu’s government to call for climate justice at the ICJ.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Inga Stunzner |Kuntamari Crofts |Jordan Fennell

Each election cycle in PNG sparks conflicts and tribal violence leading to mass displacement of thousands of people around Papua New Guinea, but especially in the highlands. You'll hear from a journalist who borne witness to this violence, a human rights advocate walking alongside the refugees, and a police commissioner trying to negotiate peace.