WORK YET TO BE COMPLETED
Following the departure of the US Army, the Melanesian Foundation sent in an electrician to undertake re-wiring of the health centre, installation of lights, a new genset and most recently a water pump and suction hose was installed to allow water to be pumped from the river to the Health Centre in the dry season. The Foundation will also contionue to upgrade some of aid posts in the region.
In late July, the Australian Army assisted most health centres in Madang when they flew in medical supplies to the Health Centres for distribution to the aid posts. In addition, cement was carried to Simbai for a water tank. The operation was coordinated by Peter Memafu, the Director of the Melanesian Foundation working in consltation with the various churches and the Provincial Health Advisor.