To promote medical referral services for PNG patients to Taiwan, Chang Hua Christian Hospital in Taiwan extended an invitation to Dr. Kone Sobi and his delegation from Port Moresby General Hospital and the University of Papua New Guinea to visit the hospital for specialist healthcare from November 26 to December 2, 2023.
Dr. Sobi and his delegation also seized this opportunity to participate in the Smart Technology in Hospital Management Forum and visited the 2023 Taiwan Medical Technology Expo in Taipei.
During their visit, Port Moresby General Hospital gained insights into Taiwan's advanced developments in medicine and medical equipment. Notably, Microsoft delegates visited Taipei to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan's medical authority, underscoring the country's commitment to innovation in healthcare.
Dr. Kobi and his delegation, through this visit, acquired knowledge about the sophisticated medical technology and the scale of development at Chang Hua Christian Hospital in Taiwan. This presents an ideal environment for Papua New Guinea citizens seeking cancer treatment in Taiwan.
The medical staff at Chang Hua Christian Hospital in Taiwan are proficient in English, offering reasonable medical treatment costs and budget-friendly airfare between Port Moresby and Taiwan via Manila.
For Papua New Guinean cancer patients, the collaborative referral medical service between Port Moresby General Hospital and Chang Hua Christian Hospital in Taiwan holds great promise. This program aims to alleviate the suffering of individuals grappling with cancer, providing them with access to quality healthcare services.
