Nasfund ensures protection of members’ health, safety

THE health and safety of close to 600,000 members continue to be the focus for nasfund, according to the superfund.
The fund, in a statement, said measures were now in place to ensure members had convenient access to the fund’s services without being unfairly disadvantaged during current travel restrictions, especially in the National Capital District, where the Covid-19 cases had increased drastically in recent weeks.
During this time, nasfund will continue to implement strict health and safety measures at all its offices, branches and service centres, which includes a “no mask, no entry” policy.
Members will only be allowed entry to branches if they are wearing masks; masks will also be provided at the door.
This will be in addition to compulsory temperature testing and hand sanitation at all nasfund locations.
Super Saturday services at Boroko, Lae and Mt Hagen and Kokopo have been suspended indefinitely.
However, these services are available through the call centre.
Normal services will continue from Monday to Friday for all branches throughout the country.
NCD members were encouraged to utilise the Waigani client service centre during this time.
Chief executive Ian Tarutia said due to the rising coronavirus threat in the country, the fund had stepped up efforts to protect its members, as well as staff.
“Nasfund has implemented several changes to its operations,” he said.
“In addition to the segmented service days, strict health and safety measures, including temperature testing, and physical distancing are being implemented within our branches.
“These measures will continue for the foreseeable future.”