Residents in the nation's capital city will now have easier access to specialist medical care thanks to a new partnership between the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH).
By expanding specialist internal medicine services directly to the Metoreia Urban Health Centre, this initiative builds on an existing agreement between the two healthcare providers to bring expert treatment right into the community and ease the pressure on the main hospital.
Driven by a desire to help, Dr. Willie Toua, a Specialist in Internal Medicine at PMGH and a proud son of Hanuabada, decided to extend his clinic to the Metoreia facility specifically to shorten the long wait times for stroke patients at PMGH.
According to Clinic Manager Regina Wuri, this new setup brings a much-needed boost to local healthcare delivery.
“Dr. Toua will conduct weekly Tuesday clinics at MUHC alongside NCDPHA’s Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Mary Kaevakore,” she explained, noting that the collaboration is a major step forward for patients living in the Motu Koitabu villages and surrounding areas.
“We are grateful for Dr. Toua’s commitment to extend his services to our clinic,” said HEO Wuri. “This initiative will greatly benefit our patients and communities who often face challenges accessing specialist care at PMGH, " she added.
Looking ahead, the NCDPHA and the Metoreia health team plan to open a dedicated Lifestyle Clinic to give residents a convenient, local pathway to manage their health.
The health center will also host community outreach programs and free health screenings to tackle the rising number of lifestyle-related illnesses. Praising the joint effort, NCDPHA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robin Oge emphasized that this teamwork is essential for building a stronger, more accessible health system.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing specialist services closer to the people,” Dr. Oge said, adding that by working with PMGH and dedicated professionals like Dr. Toua and Dr. Kaevakore, we are strengthening our health system and ensuring that communities have access to quality care.
“We welcome the support of partners to sustain this initiative and reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases in our villages,” said Dr. Oge.
To ensure the long-term success of the program, the NCDPHA is calling on local partners and stakeholders to pitch in so that communities across the Motu Koitabu villages and the wider National Capital District can achieve better health together.
