The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) management and City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their growing partnership to improve healthcare access and infrastructure through a public-private collaboration.
The Chief Executive Officer for NCD PHA Dr. Robin Oge and City Pharmacy Limited Head of Pharmacy Mr. Pradeep Panda reaffirmed their organization’s shared commitment to strengthening health service delivery in the National Capital District. The upcoming construction of a new City Pharmacy and Bon Café outlet within the Gerehu General Hospital premises is the signifies their commitment in delivering health services.
Their partnership follows the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model — a framework where CPL builds and operates the facility before transferring full ownership to the government. This approach will enhance healthcare access for the Gerehu and wider Port Moresby communities and that infrastructure will eventually become public property, benefiting future generations.
The City Pharmacy’s Head of Pharmacy, Pradeep Panda said, “This partnership with NCDPHA reflects our shared commitment to improving healthcare access and infrastructure for communities across Papua New Guinea.” He further emphasized that the Gerehu General Hospital project is a testament to what public-private collaboration can achieve, and we’re proud to be part of a solution that benefits both the Gerehu community and the wider Port Moresby population.
The NCDPHA’s chief executive officer, Dr. Robin Oge, said that the partnership is a milestone in sustainable healthcare development.
“This partnership with CPL marks a significant step forward in our mission to strengthen healthcare delivery in Port Moresby. By leveraging the Build-Operate-Transfer model, we’re not only expanding access to essential pharmaceutical services through outlets like City Pharmacy at Gerehu General Hospital but also ensuring that these facilities ultimately serve the public.” Dr. Oge said that the BOT model is a sustainable model that eases pressure on our hospital and brings vital services closer to the communities that need them most.
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