The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGM), Dr. Paki Molumi commended the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government and international partners for the successful launching of the upgrade of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
At the official launching of the project on Monday, Dr. Molumi acknowledged and praised the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) James Marape and the substantial investment of over K165 million over the past 5 years into the infrastructure of Port Moresby General Hospital.
“Your government’s continuous support, particularly in health, is driving transformative change for the people of Papua New Guinea,” he said.
Dr. Molumi commended the Indonesian Government as well for funding and technical support under the Indonesian Grant Project and thanked Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko and Minister for Health Elias Kapavore for securing vital international assistance.
Furthermore, he emphasized the ICU’s importance in PMGM transformational upgrade into to a Level 6 referral hospital and outlined major infrastructure for unpredictable cases and to reduce dependence on overseas medical care.
“This milestone reflects a collective commitment to delivering world-class healthcare to our people,” Dr. Molumi concluded.
Prime Minister Marape officially launched the upgrade project.