In 2018, following almost twenty years since Papua New Guinea declared itself Polio-free, new cases revealed the infectious disease had resurfaced.Papua New Guinea has the lowest life expectancy in the Pacific as well as high rates of infectious diseases, and a maternal mortality rate 80 times that of Australia. Poor quality of healthcare, poverty and remoteness affect the Papuans ability to access healthcare.Following Papua New Guinea's announcement in 2018, its neighbouring country Australia has concentrated in providing aid to help combat the infectious disease. $10 million were supplied by Australia in September 2018 to contributed to the $21 million emergency vaccination campaign. Moreover, Australia is the largest donor to Papua New Guinea's healthcare system, with Australian aid contributing up to 20% of domestic health budgets over the last couple of years.Australia's ongoing support is crucial to aid Papua New Guinea against the fight with Polio. Besides, the aid received continues to contribute to improving the delivery of services, whilst supporting the healthcare capacity.