Government in talks to secure K320m for Wewak Hospital

The National Government is in talks with the European Union to secure a K320 million loan to upgrade the Wewak General Hospital in East Sepik Province.

Treasury Minister Patrick Pruaitch told Parliament this afternoon when responding to a Supplementary Question from East Sepik Governor Sir Michael Somare.

The retiring politician asked if the National Government will allocate funds to support the rotting infrastructures which were built in 1962 by the colonial government.

Pruaitch said there were other commitments but the East Sepik Provincial Government had failed to do follow up to secure funding.  

He gave an example of the offer by the Japanese Government, which the provincial government failed on its part.  

Treasury Minister said discussions with the European Union is ongoing and the Governor will be notified when the loan is approved.

Meanwhile, Pruaitch challenge the Morobe Province Government to work in partnership with Angau Hospital in Lae.

He was responding to another supplementary question from Deputy Opposition Leader and Bulolo MP Sam Basil.

Pruaitch said the National Government is working with the Australia Government for the $A400 million support from Australia taxpayers to redevelop Angau Hospital.  

 

Author: 
Charles Yapumi