Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department is home to over 12,000 new born births each year, as well as providing care for a wide range of obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies. The doctors and midwives at Port Moresby General Hospital have achieved the lowest perinatal mortality rate among equivalent hospitals in the developing world. In addition, this department has participated in several important research studies that have contributed greatly to the advancement of medical knowledge both within PNG and further afield.
DIVISION OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
PROPOSED FEE STRUCTURE FOR SPECIALISED O&G SERVICES 2021
| OBSTETRIC: | PUBLIC (PGK) | PRIVATE (PGK) |
| MAJOR SURGERY | 200.00 | 1000.00 |
| Caesarean section, Caesarean | ||
| hysterectomy | ||
| MINOR SURGERY | 50.00 | 250.00 |
| Cerclage, EOU | ||
| SPONTANEOUS VAGINAL DELIVERY, uncomplicated | 20.00 | 100.00 |
| SPONTANEOUS VAGINAL DELIVERY, assisted | 50.00 | 200.00 |
| Instrumental (vacuum or forceps), | ||
| symphysiotomy, | ||
| ULTRASOUND SCAN, all trimesters | 30.00 | 100.00 |
| REFERRAL | 100.00 | |
| ADMISSION FEE | 20.00 | 100.00 |
| GYNAECOLOGY: | PUBLIC (PGK) | PRIVATE (PGK) |
| MAJOR SURGERY Hysterectomy (abdominal or vaginal), salpingo-oophorectomy ectopic, tubo-ovarian masses, benign ovarian tumors), cancer surgery, WF repairs |
200.00 | 1000.00 |
| MINOR SURGERY D&C, biopsies, EUA, suturing |
50.00 | 250.00 |
| ULTRASOUND SCAN, abdominal and vaginal |
30.00 | 100.00 |
| REFERRAL | 100.00 | |
| ADMISSION FEE | 20.00 | 100.00 |
Antenatal clinic visit and gyane visit = K5.00 per visit and K100 for private respectively
Those unable to afford above fees will pay 10% of public fees and those who are destitute will be exempted.
The following additional fee exemptions apply for public patients only, and not private patients:
Tubal ligations (minor surgery)
Paediatric patients
Geriatric (>60 years of age) patients
Sexual assault
The following services are free for both public and private patients:
palliative care
*fees subject to change.
