​Morata boasts upgraded clinic

A newly-refurbished and fully kitted Morata Clinic will now provide an improved and friendlier environment for medical staff to treat patients.

The clinic was officially handed over to the Health Department and residing community following renovations sponsored by Bank South Pacific.

The refurbished clinic includes a new water tank, a refrigerator for vaccines and beddings and chairs for the wards.

Morata Clinical Manager, Sister Helen Kaii, thanked BSP saying the overhaul will motivate clinicians to perform their role in the community.

“The clinic's staff are motivated and thankful for the recognition and the bank’s willingness to give back to a community that needs a helping hand. We will be working in a better environment, while our patients will have a better waiting area.

“The building now looks bright and welcoming and we hope to serve patients better here around Morata community,” said Sister Kaii.

Renovation was carried out at a cost of K25,000 while BSP Paramount staff volunteered to work during weekends with nursing staff to help the local contractor.

The staff painted the seating area and walls, and helped set up the base of the water tank while the contractor worked to complete the full renovation.

“BSP is pleased to be a part of the community, here in Morata,” said Peter Toran, Relationship Manager, Paramount Banking.

“Our commitment is more than banking.

“We believe that we’re all a part of a community. A healthy community and family will contribute meaning fully to the country.

“With improved working environments, the clinic staff are motivated to serve better, while the patients are more comfortable and relaxed when they visit the clinic,” he added.

BSP has delivered 287 community projects since 2009, worth over K6.7 million. In 2017, BSP plans to undertake 48 community projects in PNG worth K1.2 million. This will be executed through all branches and through business units.

Author: 
Cedric Patjole