NCDPHA with Port Moresby General Hospital strengthen maternity services
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- The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) are enhancing maternity services in the city.
- This partnership supports the Labor Ward at Metoreia Urban Health Centre with trained midwives and weekly specialist doctor care.
- Further details require a subscription to the Post Courier.
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA), in collaboration with Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), is actively working to strengthen maternity services across the city. This initiative is being carried out under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two health bodies.
A key outcome of this partnership is the full support now provided to the Labor Ward at Metoreia Urban Health Centre. This support comes from trained midwives affiliated with both NCDPHA and PMGH. Additionally, specialist doctors from PMGH are offering their expertise through weekly care sessions at the health center.
The collaboration aims to improve the quality and accessibility of maternal healthcare for residents within the National Capital District. Further information regarding the specifics of the services and their impact is available through the Post Courier's subscription service.
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