Friday, 30th January 2026
LEVEL 7 HOSPITAL LAUNCHED
Today, Bougainville marked a significant and momentous event as people in Central Bougainville gathered to witness the laying of the foundation stone for a Level 7 hospital in Arawa.
The ceremony was held at the old hospital site, attended by members of the public, ministers and members of the ABG, departmental heads, hospital staff from Arawa General Hospital, and representatives of Lloyds Metal and Energy Limited (LMEL).
The event was also witnessed by two National MPs, the Member for Central Bougainville, Jimmy Miringtoro, and North Bougainville MP, Francesca Semoso.
The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ABG and LMEL in November last year.
In his address, President Ishmael Toroama emphasised the importance of the collaboration between LMEL and his government, stating that it will not only support healthcare but also contribute to long-term development.
He said that as the region strives for independence, this partnership will bring much-needed resources and expertise to improve healthcare services.
Lloyds Metal and Energy Limited Managing Director, Phrabhakaran, said his company is committed to supporting Bougainville by providing high-quality healthcare services.
He reassured the people of Bougainville that these services will be delivered on time so that residents can access quality healthcare right at their doorstep.
The partnership between ABG and Lloyds will create more development opportunities for Bougainville, as well as deliver social services that will also benefit the women of Bougainville.
The new hospital is welcomed by the people of Central Bougainville as fir years, they had to travel to Buka to access health services.
This is one of the steps the Governent is taking in improving health services in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
*NBC Bougainville News