Singapore Medical Team Partners with PNG's PMGH for Paediatric Surgery Training

A photo shared by PMGH features Dr. Jack Mulu, a paediatric surgeon, with the visiting team.

Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has welcomed a visiting medical team from SingHealth and KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore to collaborate on paediatric surgery training and surgical partnerships. The team will work closely with PMGH’s paediatric and surgical unit from March 12 to 18.

According to PMGH, the visit aims to enhance surgical capacity through specialized training, focusing on minimally invasive procedures. The collaboration is expected to improve patient outcomes and strengthen long-term professional ties between the institutions. PMGH expressed appreciation for the expertise of the visiting specialists, emphasizing the benefits of knowledge-sharing and skill development for local medical teams.

The first group of the nine-member team arrived today, consisting of surgeons and anaesthetists from KK Women's and Children's Hospital. The remaining members from SingHealth are scheduled to arrive on Monday, March 17.

PMGH stated that the partnership presents a valuable opportunity to exchange medical expertise and improve paediatric healthcare services in Papua New Guinea. The hospital looks forward to working closely with the visiting specialists to advance surgical care for young patients.

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