Dr Steven Yennie

NCDPHA sets priorities

On day one of its performance review meeting, the NCDPHA CEO, Dr. Steven Yennie’s when presenting an overview of its performance over the years, stated that priorities for 2023 will be planned according to the NCDPHA Performance Review. 

He added that despite the challenges for this year, it would help better plan their focus on public health and administration. 

“Our priority for 2023 is the NCD annual performance review, which we are working on now and the NCDPHA Annual Performance plan. 

Gerehu hospital will resume operations: CEO

The hospital was still closed today with many patients turned away at the gate.

A new notice issued by the Hospital CEO, Dr Steven Yennie, says all hospital operations will commence tomorrow.

While normal hospital operations will resume, Dr Yennie appealed to the public, especially at Gerehu, to assist police in bringing any information forward that will assist in apprehending the suspects that held up the hospital bus last week.

Gerehu Hospital needs boost

CEO Dr Steven Yennie said the hospital needs to get its administration, facility and equipment in order.

However, the most immediate need now is space, he said. 

The hospital, located in the Port Moresby North-West electorate, serves people from all over the National Capital District.

It receives more than a hundred people a day.

“Spacing is a big issue we have here. We really need to improvise with the critical care service,” he said.