Minister for State Assisting the Prime Minister Justin Tkatchenko MP is in Indonesia this week to assist Prime Minister James Marape MP facilitate the K60 million funding commitment from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). Minister Tkatchenko announced this on Friday at PMGH while attending the swearing-in ceremony of the Operation Open Heart (OOH) Foundation board of members. “We secured K60 million for Port Moresby General Hospital on different projects.” “They are going to be rolling them out very shortly as per the Port Moresby General Hospital’s requirements, and we are very happy to facilitate that with PM Marape with the team confirming and formalizing that in the next couple of weeks coming from Jakarta to look at PMGH and what needs to be done and secured; we look forward to that outcome.” Tkatchenko, who is also the Patron of the OOH Foundation, said this organization will become bigger and better in the future. “We have a lot to look forward to, lot of things to do, a lot of money to raise and my role in government as your patron is also help secure that.” “Just like the fundraising we held recently with Daryl Braithwaite and all the efforts there which help raise a lot of needed money for this very worthy cause.” Tkatchenko encouraged the board of members including medical team of doctors and staff that it was not a mistake to be on the board as their dedication, passion and hard work was the basis for their appointments. “For you to be on the board is no mistake, you are there for a reason because of who you are and what you have achieved in your lives and your hard work and efforts; and we acknowledge your expertise in this area which can be a great asset to Operation Open Heart leading it into the future.” “We would like to see double the number of doctors who are working on cardiac and more training overseas and coming back home to give back to the nation the skills and knowledge attained.” “Dr. Boko, a board member is an example of the many testimonies; the work that you all are doing is remarkable.” “Prime Minister Marape and Health Minister Dr. Lino Tom are impressed with what you have achieved so far, they see what you are doing and the great job you are doing for this country.” Tkatchenko further stated, “Let’s continue the good work, never look back, always look forward in making OOH a bigger and better success now and into the future.”