PNG: Birth registration begins

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Updated August 20, 2007 11:39:28

For the first time, Papua New Guinea is to start registering the birth of children. The Department of Community Development is encouraging parents to take part in the birth registration exercise.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Augustus Wagambio, PNG's Deputy registrar-general.

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