PM Matthew Wale commits to advancing the Guadalcanal Provincial Hospital with government agencies and development partners

PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing the proposed Guadalcanal Provincial Hospital, signalling concrete action in response to the needs of the province.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, the Prime Minister said Government will work closely with development partners to deliver the project in a practical and coordinated manner.

“The Government working closely with our donor partners will deliver as appropriately as we can in building the Guadalcanal Province Provincial Hospital,” he said.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the project responds directly to the request made by the Premier of Guadalcanal Province during the province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations.

He outlined a whole-of-government approach to progressing the initiative, led through the Social Sector under the Prime Minister’s Political Division in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Prime Minister Wale said this will involve close coordination with Guadalcanal Province, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination and other relevant government agencies.

He said work will begin on the necessary groundwork, including the development of a concept paper to be submitted to Caucus and Cabinet for consideration as soon as possible.

“That is how this Government answers a province,” the Prime Minister said. 

“Not with ceremony but with commitment.”

The Prime Minister emphasised its focus on delivering essential health infrastructure and improving access to quality medical services for communities across Guadalcanal Province.

SOURCE//: Office Of Prime Minister Press Release