Wabag General Hospital in a mess

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The National, Monday 27th Febuary 2012

WABAG General Hospital lacks manpower and basic medical necessities.
Patient deaths are oc­curring on a daily basis.
Currently we have only two doctors; a new gra­duate and a specialist surgeon.
How can this be when the hospital, a main referral centre, attends to a population of 300,000 people?
Previously, there were as many as 12 doctors, but they have left because of poor management.
The CEO and his administrative staff are in Port Moresby almost every week, leaving the staff here unmotivated, with some who come and go as they please, and still get paid.
Hospital funds and do­nations meant for medical equipment are spent on new vehicles.
The way things are heading, the CEO will be able to convert the hospital into a car rental company.
Board members turn a blind eye.
Can the relevant au­thorities look into this issue?
To the CEO, Salan Ere, remember that you are in charge of an institution that deals with lives, and you should manage it accordingly.

Concerned Staff
Wabag