The University Of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences launched the Incentive Fund female students’ accommodation project at the Taurama Campus yesterday.
The new high-quality living facilities will house up to 40 students and are expected to increase access and retention of women medical students from across PNG.
The dormitory is part of a master plan in support of the School’s goal to become a standalone university for medicine.
At the launch, Australian High Commissioner, Jon Philp, said: “Increasing the number of women doctors and health professionals will strengthen the overall health workforce and system in PNG, and this is a priority for Australia in our partnership with PNG”.
Australia’s Incentive Fund has been supporting social infrastructure projects for over 22 years.