Port Moresby General Hospital

This was made possible through a partnership between Steamships and Karimbelle.

The donation was received by Sr. Mary Sitaing, who manages the POMGEN labour ward, and Dr. Hilda Tanimia, acting coordinator for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit.

Previously, Karimbelle donated delivery beds, phototherapy equipment, infant warmers, infant resuscitators, curtains, towels, and linens.

This is the assurance given by the Chief Surgeon of National Department of Health and Chair of Kidney Transplant Project Steering Committee, Dr. Okti Poki in a recent Press Conference in Port Moresby.

PMGH has received endorsement from its international partner, ‘Transplant Link’ from the UK to perform Kidney Transplant in the country.

Dr. Poki said if all goes as planned, Port Moresby General Hospital should be performing its first kidney transplant by May this year.

This is the second public kidney dialysis center in the country after Mendi General Hospital.

The PMGH dialysis center is the second one in Port Moresby after the PNG Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Dialysis Center at the Kennedy Estate. It was funded by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) for K10 million.

The commissioning of the center this morning was attended by the Minister for Health, Dr Lino Tom, Director of Sir Buri Kidu Heart institute, Professor Sir Isi Kevau, CEO of PMGH, Dr Paki Molumi, and various other dignitaries.

Individuals who have experienced sexual assault are encouraged to present themselves at Ward 9 or the Family Support Centre within the hospital.

A dedicated team of doctors and social workers are available 24/7 to extend care, encompassing treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

Time sensitivity is emphasized, as presenting within the initial days post-incident ensures the highest effectiveness of interventions, addressing not only infections but also preventing HIV transmission and unwanted pregnancy.

Thanks to their extensive network of corporate and NGO contacts, including the benevolent White angels from Total Energy, the Children Cancer Ward and Children Emergency Ward were graced with love and support.

The hospital expressed their gratitude to Friends of PomGen for their generous contributions and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Meanwhile, Santa Claus visited the Special Nursery Care ward, bringing joy to newborns and their mothers.

This thoughtful gesture was made possible by the kind-hearted friends at iCare4U, who gifted the ward with many presents.

This will emphasize mutual learning in poly-trauma evaluation and treatment to enhance healthcare services.

At a joint press conference today at the Corporate Client Clinic, the conference, led by Dr. Asa, Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee at Port Moresby General Hospital, featured key speakers, including Katherine Monahan, Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy for Mosby, Dr. Paki Molumi, CEO of Port Moresby General Hospital, and Lt. Col. Andrew Galdi, the US Medical Team lead.

PMGH Director for Medical Services, Dr. Koni Sobi, announced this during the donation of three new vital Observation Monitors to the Emergency Department.

“The important point is for the staff and the patients to respect property. This is all in turn will help to care for our healthcare needs. Public property in the hospital is everyone’s responsibility to protect,” he stated.

The reason for this call to action was due to the damaged equipment in the recent past by a patient.

These include hospital bedding for patients and toiletries. Many corporate friends of POMGen have come forward with variety of gifts and one of the recent ones is the Shady Rest Hotel.

Shady Rest Hotel donated 60 cartons of Dove Soap to the Port Moresby General Hospital to support the needs of patients admitted to the hospital.

Marketing Manager, Wesley Watuna stated that a strong community is built on the foundation of good health.

PacTrade’s Marketing Coordinator, Rosslyn Arek who delivered the donation said they have been supporting Friends of PomGen since last year with emergency appeals for the hospital and they intend to continue this partnership in 2023.

With this donation for the month of January, we now kick start our monthly supply of new born packs for the Maternity Ward. FOPG Operations, Grace Roland was on hand to receive the donation.

She thanked PacTrade for the wonderful partnership and support.