THE National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) has announced that the installation of a new generator at the Six Mile Polyclinic is currently in progress.
This initiative is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted health services despite ongoing power outages in the city.
The Six-Mile facility was recently elevated to the status of a Polyclinic, now operating 24/7 to accommodate additional services previously handled by Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), particularly Category 3 emergency care.
This shift follows collaborative efforts between NCDPHA and the PMGH Emergency Department to improve healthcare accessibility across the city.
The Six-Mile Polyclinic currently offers a range of services, including Adult Outpatient Department (AOPD), Children’s Outpatient Department (COPD), and Emergency Department (ED) with dedicated emergency beds.
Dr. Michael, Director of Curative Health Services, also revealed plans for future developments such as a Minor Operating Theatre, Anaesthesia Unit, Observation Ward, and expanded doctors’ consultation rooms.
“NCDPHA’s doctors are now on 24-hour shifts, which will significantly reduce the patient load at PMGH’s Emergency Department,” said Dr. Dokup.
“Power fluctuations will no longer disrupt our services,” Dr. Oge affirmed.
“This is part of our commitment to ensuring reliable, efficient, and uninterrupted healthcare for our people.”