BY INDY MAEALASIA

THE new Comprehensive Center, located east of the National Referral Hospital (NRH), will offer a range of specialized medical services, including a unit dedicated to Chinese traditional medicine.

 Once fully operational, the center will provide patients access to treatments such as acupuncture-a form of traditional Chinese medicine where thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.

At the facility’s opening, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted the importance of incorporating Chinese traditional medicine, noting that it offers an alternative, effective, safe, and culturally acceptable approach to healthcare.

Manele explained that the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, along with the National Referral Hospital, has been closely monitoring the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, as an alternative treatment.

 “The findings have been very encouraging. It is a cost-effective method of treatment,” he said.

The Prime Minister also emphasized that the integration of advanced medical technologies in the new facility, alongside the continued presence of the Chinese medical team, will help enhance specialized skills, drive technological innovation, and improve service quality.

 “This will be achieved through the strengthening of staff professionalism and a focus on greater patient satisfaction,” Manele added.

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