Port Moresby General Hospital
Cancer Care
PMGH Cancer Center
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About
First Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Developing Pacific
Development started in mid-2019, the PMGH Cancer Center has steadily made progress towards commencing clinical operations in September 2025. The center underwent various structural changes during its construction, including the addition of a brachytherapy suite, a dedicated CT simulator for phase I, and a state-of-the-art pathology lab capable of delivering immunotherapy and bone marrow transplantation services in the coming years.
"It has been a truly transformational change for cancer care at PMGH, evolving from a humble cancer clinic to a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center."
Our Mission
To provide outstanding patient care as a leader of the developing pacific in understanding, preventing, and treating cancer through the integration of clinical research with clinical excellence, while training the FIRST generation of Clinical Oncologists.
Our Vision
Leading the efforts to prevent and cure cancer in Papua New Guinea by providing the highest level of safe, innovative and compassionate care for patients with cancer.
Our Values
Patient Centricity
Putting cancer patients at the centre of our concerns and activities and strive to do the best for them
Education & Research
Reflecting the very latest scientific knowledge towards education and research, which improves the patient’s quality of life.
Inclusivity & Integration
We believe in the power of combining the efforts of our members and other stakeholders that share our mission, vision and values
Respect & Value
All our members have a voice in the department and we strive to transcend the interests of any one member
Accountability
We are committed and accountable for all that we do
Our planned facilities for Phase I
Dedicated oncology clinics
"Catering exclusively to the needs of cancer patients."
State of the art Day Care chemotherapy suites
Providing daycare chemotherapy services to cancer patients, ranging from concurrent, adjuvant, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Two latest Linear Accelerators
"The first linear accelerators in Papua New Guinea that are capable of delivering safe and precise radiotherapy to cancer patients
Dedicated CT simulator
Cancer patients who are undergoing external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy services have exclusive access to a dedicated CT simulator.
Comprehensive brachytherapy suite
Having a brachytherapy suite is crucial for providing the standard of care to patients with cervical cancer.
News
Commencing Clinical Operations from September 2025
26.08.2024
Radiotherapy Referral Pathway
Interim arrangement to refer patients from PMGH to Angau
26.08.2024