Departments & Units

Clinical, diagnostic and support departments at Port Moresby General Hospital.

Departments at Port Moresby General Hospital

Overview

PMGH is structured into clinical, diagnostic, emergency and support departments that work together to deliver comprehensive healthcare for patients from Port Moresby, NCD, Central Province and across PNG.

Major clinical departments

Emergency Department

24-hour medical and trauma emergency care for adults, children and maternity patients.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Critical care for patients requiring ventilation, organ support and close monitoring.

Medical Services

General medicine, cardiology, renal, infectious diseases, oncology and other specialties.

Surgical Services

General surgery, trauma surgery, orthopaedics, urology and other surgical specialties.

Maternity & Obstetrics

Antenatal, labour ward, delivery suite, postnatal care and women’s health services.

Paediatrics

Children’s inpatient wards, neonatal care and outpatient clinics for infants and children.

Diagnostic and support services

Radiology & Imaging

X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound and diagnostic imaging services.

Pathology & Laboratory

Haematology, microbiology, blood bank and biochemistry laboratory services.

Pharmacy

Inpatient dispensing, outpatient supply and medication counselling.

Physiotherapy

Therapies for rehabilitation, mobility improvement and recovery.

Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietary assessments, meal planning and nutritional support for patients.

Social Work

Support for families, vulnerable patients, counselling and welfare assistance.

Specialist units

  • Family Support Centre – medical, counselling and legal support for survivors of violence.
  • Renal Unit – hemodialysis services.
  • TB & MDR-TB Unit – diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
  • HIV Clinic – testing, counselling, treatment and care.
  • Diabetes & NCD Clinic – chronic disease management and education.
  • Eye Clinic – ophthalmology services.
  • ENT Clinic – ear, nose & throat specialist care.