BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
CONSTRUCTION of a long-awaited morgue at Gizo Hospital is progressing well, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare services in Western Province.
The project is funded by the Western Provincial Government through its Sectoral Development Plans and is expected to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide comprehensive health services.
Director of Western Province Health Services, Dr. Dickson Boara, described the project as a major achievement for Gizo Hospital, which has operated for many years without a dedicated morgue facility.
He said the new morgue will enhance the range of services available at the hospital while ensuring the respectful and proper management of deceased patients.
“Gizo Hospital has been without a morgue for a long time, and this development will add an important service to the hospital,” Boara said.
He said a morgue is much more than a storage facility, its critical role within a modern healthcare system.
“A morgue is far more than a storage facility. It is a vital part of a modern healthcare system.
“It supports patient dignity, public health, medical and forensic investigations, and efficient hospital management.
“For hospitals serving large populations or remote communities, investing in a well-equipped morgue is essential to ensuring comprehensive and compassionate health services from the beginning of life through to death,” Boara said.
He said the new facility will improve the hospital’s ability to manage deceased patients with dignity while supporting healthcare workers, families and relevant authorities whenever medical or forensic investigations are required.
The construction of the morgue forms part of ongoing efforts by the Western Provincial Government to strengthen health infrastructure and improve the quality of healthcare services delivered to people throughout the province.
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