Newcrest Mining helps three provinces with Covid-19 medical equipment

NEWCREST Mining has provided New Ireland, East New Britain, and Morobe with medical equipment to help them in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company said in a statement that it recognised the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 on provincial health authorities while they continue health service delivery.
The equipment included thermometers, stethoscopes and wheelchairs.
Acting chief executive officer of the New Ireland health authority Dr Joachim Taulo thanked Newcrest Mining for continuing to support the province.
“We are better equipped to cope with the pandemic due to the regular delivery of equipment and medicine from Newcrest, which will benefit the people of New Ireland,” Dr Taulo said.
East New Britain health authority chief executive officer Dr Aka Yap thanked Newcrest for the assistance received last week.
Craig Jones, Newcrest’s chief operating officer reinforced its commitment to assisting Papua New Guinea in its response to the pandemic.
“Newcrest is proud to be able to continue supporting our host communities and surrounding provinces,” Jones said.
“This is an important part of our K20 million community support fund through which we are seeking to do our bit to help.”
“We are now looking forward to be able to support PNG with the preparedness for the upcoming roll-out of the vaccine.”