Gerehu general hospital to resume operations on Monday

Gerehu General Hospital (GGH) will officially resume operations on Monday, 17th March.

The hospital has been temporarily closed this week for decontamination procedures, including necessary electrical work and the installation of a temporary drainage barricade.

Hospital management is actively collaborating with relevant authorities to explore permanent solutions. Staff members are currently working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control [IPC] and Hygiene teams to ensure the facility is safe for both patients and staff.

During the closure, medical officers and Health Extension Officers [HEOs] from GGH are providing support to district programs, including the Metoreia Urban Health Centre [MHC], Six-Mile Poly Clinic, and other health facilities within the National Capital District.

The Senior Executive Management team [SEM] of the NCD Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA] advises city residents to seek medical assistance at alternative clinics in Port Moresby during this time.

GGH management is committed to restoring normal operations and delivering efficient health services once the hospital reopens.

Acting Chief Executive Officer [CEO], Dr. Robin Oge reassured both partners and the public that the priority remains the effective delivery of health services.

“Despite the disruption to normal operations at Gerehu Hospital, we remain focused on containing the situation and delivering essential services to the people of Port Moresby,” said Dr. Oge.