PNG's population is booming, but many women remain under pressure to have babies | ABC News
Australia's closest neighbour is struggling to keep up with its booming population.
The number of people calling Papua New Guinea home is expected to double in the next 30 years, placing a huge strain on health services.
But, despite the concerns, women are still being pressured to have big families.
PNG correspondent Natalie Whiting reports.
Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-26/png-population-growth-tipping-the-country-towards-disaster/11603372
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