Friends of POMGen is no stranger when it comes to supporting patient needs at Port Moresby General Hospital. While it is commonly assumed that Friends of POMGen only takes care of the Labor Ward, in actuality, Friends of POMGen helps patients throughout the entire hospital. Speaking to the Operations and Communications Lead, Grace Roland expounded on its operations further stating that Friends of POMGen ‘provide a solution to patient care’. “While the hospital is focused on making sure patients receive medication and treatment, we are here to make sure the patients are as comfortable as possible.” “If a ward has patients that require certain care, or cannot afford basic supplies while admitted at the hospital, Friends of POMGen conducts these appeals to assist these patients.” She added that while appeals are usually done when patients have specific need, donations can be given any time. Items that can be donated include; Infant & adult clothes, food, infant formulas and toiletries. Roland states that Friends of POMGen wants to encourage more people to donate, which in turn benefits those in need. She also stressed the importance acting upon one’s conviction for the betterment of PNG and not just shifting the blame to those in power. “People like to blame the government for unfavorable circumstances but what are you as a Papua New Guinean - as an individual doing about this?” “If you’re so concerned about the country, what actions have you taken to help?” Recently, Friends of POMGen have sent an appeal on November 5th asking for donations of: Infant formulas Toilet rolls Baby soaps Baby wipes Bath soaps Colgate+ toothbrush Biscuits Juice boxes Tinned food New baby & adult clothes For more information you can call or message: 73946322.