BY INDY MAEALASIA

THE successful completion of the long-awaited Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) has marked the fulfillment of major vision set out by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).

Minister Paul Bosawai expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the center, which has been a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare development.

“The new comprehensive health center…was that vision, which has now been all fulfilled today and I am very happy,” Minister Bosawai said.

The idea for the CMC was first developed in 2020, spearheaded by the MHMS Permanent Secretary and the senior executive management team.

The center was designed with three core visions in mind, which align with the broader National Health Strategy 2022-2031.

According to Minister Bosawai, these visions were:

• Building a Facility for Specialized Care: To create a health center that offers highly specialized clinical services, is disability-friendly, and incorporates high standards for infection control and prevention.

• Reducing Healthcare Costs: To provide specialized services domestically, thus reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for treatment, which in turn saves the government millions of dollars annually.

• Creating a State-of-the-Art Work Environment: To develop a modern, clean, and safe facility that supports the well-being of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a productive and positive work environment.

Bosawai emphasized that the CMC plays a crucial role in strengthening the National Referral Hospital (NRH), boosting its capacity to serve as a leading healthcare provider and supporting the country’s ongoing efforts to achieve universal health coverage

“This is to ensure the best quality health services are accessible by our people,” he added.

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