The process of Quarentine in PNG and it's present Status.

Abstract

The Papua New Guinea Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Service (PNG AQIS) under the existing structure is unable to perform to expected standards. The lack of equipment, facilities and manpower are the major factors resulting in general deterioration of quarantine service in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is relatively free from serious pests and diseases of plants and animals. In order to protect the health status of our plants and animal resources. PNG must maintain an effective quarantine sen/ice to prevent exotic pests, diseases and other harmful plants and animals entering Papua New Guinea. It is about time that changes were made in the existing Quarantine operations and establishment before exotic pests, diseases and harmful plants start establishing themselves in PNG. It is proposed that PNG AQIS be established as a division under the Ministry and administration of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock. Under this set up proper attention be given to improve its organization, manpower and quarantine facilities in various ports.