The newly opened Labour Ward at the Metoreia Health Center at Hanuabada village will very much relief the pressures at the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGM) labour ward. The opening of the new labour ward on Monday 13th January also saw the safe delivery of a baby, the first for the Metoreia Health Center. Metoreia Urban Health Centre Health Extension Officer (HEO) and Manager, Ms. Regina Wuri said the official opening of the labour ward marked a significant achievement for them. “Our first delivery was a successful one and we are expecting to serve more mothers from the Motu Koita communities. We are also open and welcome people from the Hiri-West communities and outside the Motu Koita areas as well. Our purpose is to serve the people, and we are open 24 hours to the public who need our help,” said Ms. Wuri. The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) Dr. Robin Oge, said this significant milestone was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the NCDPHA, the Motu Koita Assembly and the support from the Australian Government, which is crucial in enhancing maternal and neonatal healthcare services within the community. He said the new labour ward, equipped with the latest medical technology and staffed by highly trained health professionals, provides a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for women during labour and delivery. The facility is designed to improve the quality of care for both mothers and newborns, ensuring they receive the highest standard of healthcare. “This development marks an important step forward in our commitment to offering safe, high-quality healthcare for expectant mothers and their babies. The opening of the Labour Ward is a key part of the Metoreia Health Centre’s broader efforts to expand and enhance healthcare services int eh region.” “The support and leadership of the Motu Koita Assembly have been instrumental in addressing the healthcare needs of the community, ensuring that local families have access to comprehensive and specialized care.” With the Labour Ward now fully operational, Metoreia Health Centre is dedicated to continuing its mission of improving healthcare systems with a focus on the health and well-being of both mothers and babies. Dr. Oge added that the Motu Koita’s active involvement underscores its essential role in fostering the growth of essential healthcare services that benefit the community as a whole.