PORT Moresby General Hospital kicks off the month of February with a dedication service to reflect on past challenges and achievements and looking forward to the new year 2021.
Chief Executive Offier Dr. Paki Molumi says he hopes 2021 will be a good year as the hospital embarks on creating some new changes in its operations and the provision of healthcare services.
Dr. Molumi says as a Level 7 hospital, Port Moresby General Hospital should be providing specialised services so that Papua New Guineans do not have to travel to seek treatment abroad.
“We are doing a Specialist Hospital Bill so that we can remove that General Hospital,” he said. “Disease by disease we can delegate the roles so that PMGH can provide specialist services. That is the enabling Act that is going to drive this hospital to achieve that.”
Dr. Molumi says despite a budget cut of K10 million, that should not stop staff from performing their duties and to look for other avenues of funding such as public private partnerships with other entities.
“Don’t say that we have budget cuts so we cannot deliver. We’ve got to find a way so that we can make things happen for our patients,” said Dr. Molumi.
In giving the keynote address at the dedication service, acting Obstetrics & Gynecology Coordinator Dr. Robert Jones, urged staff to mind their daily conduct within and outside of work.
Dr. Jones said in their daily conduct, staff should consider that ‘Law’ is something that tells you not to do something while ‘Principle’ helps you to do something because you know it’s right.
“My brothers and sisters I am challenging you this year. Let’s make a difference. Whether we’re funded or not, let’s live by principle. May God bless you.”
In closing the service, Director Nursing Services Sr. Carol Hosea also encouraged staff to support Dr. Molumi to drive the visions of the hospital forward.
“We must become more innovative and we must also help to save the costs and be accountable for what we are doing. If we have these core qualities in our lives, I know we will move forward together,” says Sr. Hosea.