Papunya Health Service
Location:
Papunya is 270km west of Alice Springs
Category:
Student
Population:
Approximately 400
Major Language Groups:
Pintubi and Luritja
Road:
All roads within the district are sand (unsealed) and become extremely slippery and boggy after the rain. The dry rivers flow very quickly after heavy rains and will flow for days and up to weeks dependent upon the heaviness of the rainfall.
Seasonal Access:
Subject to washaways during heavy rainfall, particularly where it crosses the natural depressions and minor waterways.
Health Centre Info
A health clinic staffed by 3 nurses is available and emergency cases will be flown to Alice Springs with the RFDS
A DMO is on call at all hours in Alice Springs. For phone consultations and evacuations
Visiting health professionals include:
• 1-2 times per year visits from physician, surgeon, ophthalmologist, paediatrician, renal physician, women’s health and dental team.
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