Vunapope hospital

GG expresses sadness at Lady Kaludia’s passing

The late Lady Kaludia Matane passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Vunapope hospital in East New Britain Province.

“It is with a heavy heart that I received news of the passing of Lady Kaludia Matane,” Sir Michael said in a statement.

“Lady Kaludia had stood by Sir Paulias throughout his distinguished career and traveled extensively with Sir Paulias wherever his duty required.

“From humble beginnings, Lady Kaludia personified the grace and sense of duty as a wife and a Papua New Guinean woman.

Hospital to be renovated

Most of the hospital patients have moved to other provincial clinics and centers to allow for building contractors to start work on the deteriorating parts of the hospital first.