Health Care Improvements

Governor Parlwa's commitment to better health services for all Madang residents

The Governor's Health Vision

Healthy Communities, Strong Province

Governor Ramsey Parlwa has made healthcare a top priority, with strategic goals to:

  • Reduce maternal mortality by 50% by 2026
  • Improve access to primary healthcare in rural areas
  • Upgrade hospital facilities and equipment
  • Combat malaria and tuberculosis
  • Improve child nutrition rates
2025 Health Goals

By 2025, the Governor aims to have 90% of the population within 10km of a health facility and reduce malaria cases by 40%.

Progress at a Glance

PGK 680M
Health Budget
24
New Health Centers
85%
Vaccination Coverage
150
Health Workers Trained
55% Complete
35% Ongoing
10% Planned

Hospital Modernization

Modilon General Hospital Upgrade

Phase 2 Ongoing

Comprehensive upgrade of Madang's main referral hospital.

  • PGK 120 million investment
  • New emergency department
  • Modern pediatric wing
  • Advanced diagnostic equipment

District Hospital Improvements

Active

Upgrading four district hospitals across the province.

  • New operating theaters
  • Staff housing improvements
  • Ambulance services
  • Water and power systems

Rural Health Services

Community Health Posts

24 Built

New health posts serving remote communities.

  • Basic treatment capabilities
  • Maternal and child health
  • Immunization services
  • Malaria testing

Mobile Health Clinics

6 Units Operating

Four-wheel drive clinics reaching isolated villages.

  • Monthly village visits
  • Doctor and nurse teams
  • Essential medicines
  • Health education

Telemedicine Program

Pilot Phase

Connecting rural clinics with hospital specialists.

  • 10 pilot sites
  • Remote consultations
  • Diagnostic support
  • Training for health workers

Maternal & Child Health

2022

Safe Motherhood Initiative

Completed

Training traditional birth attendants and equipping health centers for safer deliveries.

  • 300 birth attendants trained
  • Delivery kits distributed
  • Maternal mortality reduced by 30%
2023

Nutrition Supplementation

Active

Providing vitamins and supplements to pregnant women and children.

  • 15,000 beneficiaries
  • Reduced stunting by 15%
  • Community nutrition education
2024

Child Immunization Drive

Ongoing

Reaching every child with essential vaccines.

  • 85% coverage achieved
  • Mobile vaccination teams
  • Community awareness programs

Disease Prevention

Malaria Elimination Program

Active

Comprehensive approach to reduce malaria cases.

  • Bed net distribution
  • Rapid testing kits
  • Community spraying
  • Cases reduced by 35%

TB Detection & Treatment

Active

Improved screening and treatment for tuberculosis.

  • Mobile screening units
  • Directly observed therapy
  • 85% treatment success rate
  • Community education

Health Workforce

Doctor Training

Specialist training programs at Modilon Hospital

18

Doctors Trained

Nurse Scholarships

Supporting nursing education

45

Nurses Graduated

Community Health Workers

Village-based health training

120

Workers Certified

Health Emergency Services

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance: 111

Hospital: 112

Police: 110

Health Facilities Map

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Immunization Schedule

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