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**HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION**

The American Embassy assumes no responsibility for the professional
ability or integrity of the persons, centers, or hospitals appearing on
this list. The names of doctors are listed in alphabetical, specialty
and regional order. The order in which this information appears has no
other significance.

Routine care is generally available from general practitioners or family
practice professionals. Care from specialists is by referral only, which
means you first visit the general practitioner before seeing the
specialist. Most specialists have private offices (called "surgeries" or
"clinic"), as well as consulting and treatment rooms located in Medical
Centers attached to the main teaching hospitals. Residential areas are
served by a large number of general practitioners who can take care of
most general illnesses

**The U.S Government assumes no responsibility for payment of medical
expenses for private individuals**. The Social Security Medicare Program
does not provide coverage for hospital or medical outside the U.S.A. For
further information please see our information sheet entitled "Medical
Information for American Traveling Abroad."

**IMPORTANT EMERGENCY NUMBERS**

**AMBULANCE/EMERGENCY SERVICES (National Capital District only)**

Police 000

Fire 110

St John Ambulance 111

Life-line

326-0011

Mental Health Services

301-3694

HIV/AIDS info (National Aids Council Secretariat)

323-6161

**MEDICAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES -- PORT MORESBY**

Port Moresby has many excellent physicians and surgeons, including
specialists of all kinds. All residential areas are served by general
practitioners. Competent optometrists, opticians, dentist,
orthodontists, physiotherapists, gynecologist, anesthesiologists,
cardiologist, obstetrician are available, and every one of them
communicate in English, Pidgin and, in their local languages.

-   There are modern, well-equipped hospitals in Port Moresby especially
    the private hospital and few medical centers.

-   Medical Centers are located in most areas catering to all medical
    needs.

-   There are no serious endemic diseases and no special health
    problems.

-   The general level of community sanitation in all urban areas is
    average. However, in villages the general level of community
    sanitation is more control and is better.

-   The water supply is chlorinated and fluoridated but it is advisable
    to boil before consumption.

-   Papua New Guinea is free rabies country.

**ANAESTHESIOLOGIST/ FAMILY PHYSICIAN**

Dr. Nora Dai

Duba Medical Services Limited

Upstairs Johnston's Pharmacy

Boroko, NCD

Tel/Fax (675) 325-4244 / 325-9223

E-mail: <ndai@daltron.com.pg>

**GENERAL PRACTITIONERS**

Dr. APANA, Mari Ernest

M & E Apana Medicare Limited

Taurama Road (opposite Port Moresby General Hospital)

NCD

Tel (675) 325-3566 (BH)

Tel (675) 326-1096 (AH)

Fax (675) 325-3493

Dr. DAMENA, Goasa Gomara

Era Medical Centre Limited

United Church, Port Moresby

NCD

Tel/Fax (675) 321-2478

Dr. KAPUA, Filipi

F & L Kapua Medical Service Limited

Moisana Street, right opposite Malaoro Market

Korobosea, NCD

Tel (675) 325-2300 / 3251049

Fax (675) 325-1313 / 325-1533

E-mail: fkapua@datec.com.pg

Jacobi Medical Center (General Practice, Dermatology, EN, Cardiac,
Surgical,

Audio logy, Dive and Aviation Medicine)

Johnston's Pharmacy Building

Reke Street, Boroko NCD 111

Tel (675) 325-5355, Fax (675) 323-1670

E-mail: <fapulotu@daltron.com.pg>

Dr. PANGAKANA, Peter

Pangkatana's Clinic

Upstairs Johnston Pharmacy

Tabari Place,

Boroko, NCD

Tel (675) 325-1268 (BH)

Tel (675) 325-2930 (AH)

Fax (675) 325-5929

Port Moresby Medical Service (General Practice, Obstetrics, Aviation &
Diving, Aeromedical Retrivals & Hyperbaric Treatment

Cnr Vaivai Avenue, Mavaru Street

East Boroko, NCD

Tel (675) 325-6633, Fax (675) 325-6953

E-mail: <medicalservice@online.net.pg>

Port Moresby Private Specialists Medical Centre (General Practice,
Specialist Practice, Pathology/Laboratory Services**,** Women's Health)

Suites16 & 17

Taurama Squash Club Building

Sir Hubert Murray Highway, NCD

Tel (675) 325-8535 / 325-0709

Fax (675) 325-0712

E-mail: <pmpsmc@datec.net.pg>

St. Mary's Medical Center (General Practice, Dental, X-ray, Specialist
Practice, Pathology/Laboratory Services, Women's Health)

4 Mile, Sir Hubert Murray Highway

Boroko NCD

Tel (675) 323-2266/ 325-1118

Fax (675) 325-1551

**SURGEON**

Dr. PONIFASIO, Ponifasio

The Doctors Limited

Monian Tower, Douglas Street (just beside the United Church)

Tel (675) 320-1688 / 321-4113

Mobile 683-8585 (only on emergencies)

E-mail: <doctorponi@daltron.com.pg>

**EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGEON / FAMILY PHYSICIAN**

Dr. VELE, Doura

Duba Medical Services Limited

Upstairs Johnston's Pharmacy

Boroko, NCD

Tel/Fax (675) 325 4244 /325-9223

Dr. PONIFASIO, Mary

The Doctors Limited

Monian Tower, Douglas Street (just beside the United Church)

Tel / Fax (675) 320-1688 / 321-4113

Mobile 683-8585 (only on emergencies)

E-mail: <doctormary@daltron.com.pg>

**HOSPITALS- NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT**

Port Moresby General Hospital

3 Mile, Taurama Road

National Capital District

General Enquires (675) 324-8200

Accidents and Emergency (675) 324-8239

Adult Outpatient Clinics (675) 324-8241

Children's Ward (675) 324-8316

Labor Ward (675) 324-8436

Maternity Ward (Ward 11) (675) 324-8367

Medical Ward (675) 324-8275

Surgical Ward (675) 324-8369

The Private Hospital & Clinic (General Practice, Obstetrics &
Gynecology)

Taurama Road, 3 Mile, opposite the General Hospital

National Capital District

Ph (675) 325-6022

Tel (675) 325-8212

**MENTAL HEALTH**

The Principal Advisor

Mental Health Services

Department of Health

Aopi Center, Waigani Drive

Waigani, NCD

Tel (675) 301-3694

Laloki Hospital

Hiritano Highway (20 minutes from the city, pass Bomana junction)

**General Counseling (psychology/all kinds)**

PNG Counseling and Care

Mr. HAYES, Aaron

Section 69, Allotment 12, Govea Street,

Gordons, NCD

Tel /Fax (675) 325-4860 / 323-4518

**DENTISTS / DENTAL SURGEONS**

**General Dentistry and Implants**

Dr. MILLS, Jalal

Mills Dental Care

1^st^ Floor Deloitte Tower, Port Moresby

Tel (675) 320 0600, Fax (675) 320 0620

E-mail: <jcmilt@daltron.com.pg>

**The Dental Clinic**

Dr. PICKWORTH, Richard

Ground Floor

Mogoru Moto Building

Champion Parade

Port Moresby

Tell 321-1137, 321-6328; Fax 320-3716; Mobile 687-8379

E-mail: <Richard@meddent.com.pg>

**Restorative Dentistry**

Dr. SIDDIQI, Mahmood S.

University of Papua New Guinea

Division of Dentistry

School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Taurama, 3 Mile Dental Hospital

Tel (675) 324 3855, Fax (675) 325-0809, Attn: Dr. Siddiqi

E-mail: <mssiddiqi@datec.net.pg>

**St. Mary's Medical Center**

4 Mile, Sir Hubert Murray Highway

Boroko NCD

Tel (675) 323-2266/ 325-1118

Fax (675) 325-1551

**CHILD HEALTH CARE / IMMUNIZATIONS**

**Health Care**

Many child health care services are available.

Pre-natal and post-natal advice is available from infant welfare sisters
based at hospitals or community nurses at health centers.

All hospitals or health centers (clinics) in the country provide baby
health care that is for free and available to everyone.

**Immunizations**

Keeping up with immunizations is important to the health and well-being
of children, but sometimes forgotten. The immunizations special programs
conduct every month at any Hospitals or Health Centers through the
country and parents are remind to consult with any Hospitals or Health
Centers in their location. Even in Western Highlands Province of Papua
New Guinea, there were outbreaks measles in the past years led to few
deaths especially Children. There are also polio outbreaks in the
Indonesia and the Health Department is very aware of that. They are
doing everything possible in making sure the polio does not spread into
Papua New Guinea.

**[GOROKA, EHP]{.underline}**

**GENERAL PRACTITIONER/FAMILY DOCTOR & SURGEON (SPECIALIST)**

Dr. BOONE, Ken Esau

Fox Street, P O Box 1474

Goroko, EHP 444

Tel/Fax (675) 732 3544

Tel (675) 732 3457 (AH)

Mobile 682 8844

E-mail: <doktabun@global.net.pg>

**GENERAL PRACTITIONER, OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY**

Dr. MATHIAS, Apo

Section 15 Lot 46

West Goroka, EHP

Tel/Fax (675) 732-3736

Mobile 685-7096

**HOSPITAL**

Goroka General Hospital

PO Box 392

Goroka, EHP

Tel (675) 731 2100

**[KAVIENG, NIP]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Kavieng Hospital

PO Box 68

Kavieng, New Ireland Province

Tel (675) 984 2040

**[KEREMA, GULF]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Kimbe Hospital

PO Box 28

Kerema, Gulf Province

Tel (675) 648 1273

**[KIMBE, WNBP]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Kimbe Hospital

PO Box 736

Kimbe, WNBP

Tel (675) 983 5129

**[KUNDIAWA, SIMBU]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Kundiawa Hospital

PO Box 72

Kundiawa, Simbu Province

**[LAE, MOROBE PROVINCE]{.underline}**

**GENERAL PRACTITIONER**

Dr. ISS, Laki

9^th^ Street Top Town

Lae, Morobe Province

Tel (675) 472-5777

Fax (675) 472-5331

**OBSTETRICIAN, GYNECOLOGY, SPORTS SPECIALIST & PHYSICIAN**

Dr. PUKATOU, Dela

Pukatou Medical Services

Section 130, Allotment 14, Bumbu Road

Lae, Morobe Province

Tel (675) 472 4911 / 472 4727

**HOSPITAL**

Lae General Hospital

PO Box 457

Lae, Morobe Province

Tel (675) 472 1211

**[MADANG]{.underline}**

**GENERAL PRACTITIONER, TROPICAL, AVIATION & DIVING MEDICINE**

Dr. MACKERELL, John

Section 19, Allotment 2, Coastwatchers Avenue, next to Madang Club

Madang, Madang Province

Tel (675) 852 1234, Fax (675) 852 1250

E-mail: <tinpis@datec.net.pg>

**HOSPITAL**

Gaubin Lutheran Hospital

Free Mail Bag

Karkar Island

Madang, Madang Province

Tel (675) 853 7495

Madang Hospital

P O Box 2030

Madang, Madang Province

Tel (675) 852 2022

**[MANUS]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Lorengau Hospital

P O Box 464

Lorengau, Manus Province

Tel (675) 470 9055

**[MENDI]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Mendi Hospital

P O Box 67

Mendi, SHP

Tel (675) 549 1166

**[MT. HAGEN, WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE]{.underline}**

**GENERAL PRACTITIONER & PEDIATRICS**

Dr. SONZA, Daisy

Marian Medical Clinic

Kiumniga Road, just beside the Mt. Hagen General Hospital

Tel (675) 542 2553

Fax (675) 542 2524

Mt. Hagen, WHP

**GENERAL SURGEON**

Dr. KULUNGA, Allan

Romba Street,

Tel (675) 542 2441, Fax (675) 542 1710, Mobile 687 2886

Mt. Hagen, WHP

**HOSPITAL**

Mt. Hagen Hospital

P O Box 36

Mt. Hagen, WHP

Tel (675) 542 1166

**[ORO]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Popondetta Hospital

P O Box 93

Popondetta, Oro Province

Tel (675) 329 7066

**[RABAUL, EAST New Britain PROVINCE]{.underline}**

**GENERAL PRACITIONER, OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY**

Dr. BILO, Basa

Zoma Medical Clinic

Vunapope Business Center

First Floor, Room 8

Tel/Fax (675) 982-9356

**PAEDIATRICS, PUBLIC HEALTH & TROPICAL CHILD HEALTH**

Dr. TUVI Jeffrey

Rabaul Private Medical Clinic

Malaguna Road

PO Box 6

Rabaul ENBP

Tel/Fax (675) 982-2698

**HOSPITAL**

Nonga Base Hospital

PO Box 461

Rabaul ENBP

Tel (675) 982-7167

Rabaul Hospital

Free Mail Bag

Rabaul ENBP

Tel (675) 982-7333

**[VANIMO, SANDAUN]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Vanimo Hospital

P O Box 33

Vanimo, Sandaun Province

Tel (675) 547 1233

**[WABAG, ENGA]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Wabag Hospital

P O Box 196

Wabag, Enga Province

Tel (675) 547 1233

**[WEWAK, EAST SEPIK]{.underline}**

**HOSPITAL**

Wewak Hospital

P O Box 396

Wewak, ESP

Tel (675) 856 2166