Medical centre receives water pump, tank

A company has donated a 5,000-litre tank and water pump to a private medical centre in Goroka, Eastern Highlands.
Kome Agriculture Services director John Mebil presented the items including piping and accessories to the Vanuga Medical Centre at Red Kona.
Mebil said he valued medical services and was committed to doing his part to help health service providers.
He had donated K5,000 to the Laloki Medical Clinic, K10,000 to the 2017 Medical Symposium, sponsored a medical student for doctoral studies and donated a water tank, pump and ancillary materials to the Vanuga Medical Centre.
Mebil said investing in health was worthwhile because it ensured communities were served and protected in terms of their medical needs.
“As a client of Vanuga medical centre, I will continue to support the clinic.
“I have always valued medical services as it is in the front line of saving lives,” he said.
Mebil also pledged to increase the 5,000 litre-volume to 9,000 litres.
Vanuga Medical Centre director Dr Kilagi Vanuga thanked Mebil and said an efficient water supply into any medical facility was crucial for the delivery of safe, competent and professional healthcare.
He said accessing water on a 24-hour basis would ensure a cleaner and healthier environment.
“The water will help us to be free from infections and stop us from passing on germs to others and meet the minimum standard required,” he said.