A long-time Madang resident, Ms. Tahnee Ling, has donated K6,000 worth of equipment and support to three wards at Madang Provincial Hospital, using funds raised through her ongoing small fundraising activities.

The donation, made this morning, was supported by the Friends of Madang Provincial Hospital and was distributed to the Physiotherapy Ward (K3,000), Labour Ward (K2,000) and Surgical Ward (K1,000).

Ms. Ling said the decision to donate was driven by the need to improve basic equipment and create a more conducive environment especially for the physiotherapy department.

 “I have split the K6,000 so that K3,000 went to physiotherapy for the items they listed, K2,000 to the labour ward and K1,000 to the surgical ward,” she said.

She also highlighted that this was not her first contribution to the hospital, noting that last year she raised K4,000 and donated to the Pediatric Ward. Ms. Ling thanked everyone who contributed in cash and in kind, making the donation possible.

Senior Physiotherapist Mr. Isaac Wamingi expressed his appreciation while receiving the items.

 “On behalf of the Physiotherapy Department, we would like to thank Tahnee and the Friends of Madang Provincial Hospital for organizing the fundraising and supporting us with these much-needed items,” he said.

Hospital Executive Manager Mr. Jeremiah Johnmark said the donation will go a long way in improving patient care and working conditions for staff.

 “Madang Provincial Hospital has been facing many challenges that have affected service delivery. This donation will help create a better environment for both our patients and staff,” he said.

Mr. Mark also acknowledged the long-standing support of the Friends of Madang Provincial Hospital in improving medical services and thanked them for partnering in the donation.

The donation was witnessed by Dr. Jiuth Gawi, Director of Curative Health Services at Madang Provincial Hospital and staffs.