St Paul’s Urban Clinic, one of 13 Catholic Church Health Services facilities supported by the Australian Government, is delivering improved sexual and reproductive health services in Port Moresby city.

Following its refurbishment in late 2025, around 30,000 residents of Gerehu and nearby communities are benefiting from better healthcare, especially in maternal health and HIV services. In 2025, over 800 people were tested for HIV, with 37 positive cases and 36 patients starting antiretroviral treatment, including 485 pregnant women.

The upgrade included new reception and consultation areas, maternal and child health units, emergency facilities, and private spaces for HIV testing and counselling. The clinic was also connected to the main sewerage system, improving sanitation and hygiene standards.

CCHS Projects Director Graham Apian said the improvements strengthen service delivery, allowing health workers to provide safer, more efficient, and confidential care. The clinic plans to further enhance testing and treatment services in 2026 through continued support from partners, including the Australian Government and Catholic Church Health Services.