new hospital

A ground-breaking ceremony was held yesterday to signify the start of this project.

Member for Moresby North East, John Kaupa said the establishment of this facility will enable the residents of 9mile to access health services at their door step instead of going miles to seek this vital service.

NCD Governor, Powes Parkop, Health and HIV Minister, Dr. Lino Tom, Secretary Dr. Osborne Liko met to make progress on the planned Level-5 Hospital for NCD, located at Tete in Gerehu.

Governor Parkop expressed his intention to announce the new PHA Board and provide updates on the new hospital in the near future.

He emphasized the urgency of commencing and completing the construction of the new hospital to enable Port Moresby General Hospital to transform into the national referral and teaching hospital.

The project was publicly revealed by PNG's Chief of Defence last week during his end-of-year parade speech attended by dignitaries including China's new military attaché.

"I am grateful to announce Chinese commitment to fund the constructions of the PNGDF Military Hospital at Taurama Barracks," Major General Mark Goina said at the event on December 16.

"Work has commenced for our Defence Minister to sign the protocols for the use of the funds and scoping/design works of the Hospital in 2023," the PNGDF Commander added.