Dr. Paki Molumi

He said the hospital was aware of the issue when Member for Abau, Sir Puka Temu, raised this in Parliament on Wednesday 13th of October.

“We were surprised to hear that PMGH has turned away Central Province patients who are seeking treatment for COVID at Port Moresby General Hospital,” said Dr. Molumi.

He said a report is on foot to investigate any security personnel or staff of the hospital who rejected any patients that was seeking treatment at the hospital.

PMGH’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paki Molumi has expressed that the current COVID-19 surge is the worst so far and the numbers are alarmingly increasing.

As of Monday 11^th October, two more COVID-19 deaths were recorded, with 169 confirmed cases, 133 being admitted to PMGH and 33 at Taurama Aquatic Centre new COVID-19 holding facility.

The Taurama Aquatic Centre has now been fully dedicated to the moderate and low risk cases, relieving PMGH to deal with more severe cases and to return to normal operations.

The digital system, which was recently launched by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Port Moresby General Hospital, Dr. Paki Molumi, is referred to as a cost cutting and time saving measure for both the patients and doctors at the clinic.

Dr. Molumi said this system has been in place at the PMGH for the last two years and they have seen that patients who come through the Six-Mile Clinic are still going through the dilemma of waiting for hours and days – both at the clinic and the hospital.