Foundation gives K528,000 for St John services in Milne Bay

DIGICEL Foundation has supported St John Ambulance with funding of K528,735 to expand its rural ambulance network in Milne Bay.
The foundation said in a statement that this was in line with its mission to partner stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes for the country.
It stated that this funding support would enable St John Ambulance to expand its rural ambulance network to Milne Bay in partnership with the Milne Bay health authority through the purchase of land and sea ambulance.
Digicel PNG chief executive officer Colin Stone said that Digicel as a business was a proud supporter of St John Ambulance because it delivered an important health service to the public.
“Digicel has partnered with St John supplying a toll free emergency hotline as well as PABX and mobile services since 2015.
“In January, Digicel also developed the 111 service with St John so now Digicel customers have one free call number to access the ambulance, as well as police and fire services across PNG.
“Each year Digicel contribute over $250,000 (K846,421) in value with over $1m (K3.4m) already delivered to support the services of St John.
“This partnership with the foundation builds on the support that has already been given by the company and we look forward to St John increasing the support they provide across the country.”
Digicel PNG Foundation had invested K9 million into health projects including providing a total of 41 ambulances to health centres in various districts around the country.
St John Ambulance PNG chief executive Matt Cannon acknowledged the support from the Digicel Foundation to continue to deliver healthcare in the country.