Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion Medicine

The Sir Brian Bell Foundation has had a long history with Port Moresby General Hospital as the late Sir Brian Bell served as Chairman of the board for 30 years. He was committed to health, saving lives, and establishing a quality health facility that would service the growing population requirements. On the 5th of December 2018, the Sir Brian Bell Foundation proudly opened the NEW Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion medicine which comprises of the collection centre, testing facility, cross matching and grouping of blood capabilities, as well as provides continuous education opportunities for key members of the transfusion team.

This new facility is a first in PNG, and now provides a global standard facility in managing all areas of blood collection, testing and blood products. The impact of this new centre will see increased benefits to the critical departments of Intensive Care Unit, Integrated Comprehensive Care Unit, Operation Open Heart, Disease treatment (including Cancer), and general patient benefits of blood screening to ensure diseases and viruses are not transferred in any blood products. The centre has 4 available beds to be used for patient comfort and treatment.

Want to give the gift that keeps on living? Contact the Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion Medicine today on +675 324 8195 or +675 324 8357. For more information visit the Sir Brian Bell Foundation website.