Kerema Hospital has long been regarded as one of the most rundown general hospitals in the country; however, under the leadership of Gulf Provincial Health Authority (PHA) Chairman, Augustine Mano and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Elvis Japhleth, with the support of Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta and Kerema Open Member, Thomas Opa, a much-needed change is happening in the provincial capital of Gulf Province.

 A notable transformation is the upgrading and relocation of the health facility. A major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery and improving much needed medical services for the people of Gulf Province, who have been starved of these vital services for many years.

Yesterday (Tuesday 26th May) the people in Kerema town witnessed the opening of the relocated Clinical Services wing. The opening was officiated by Minister for Health, Elias Kapavore, accompanied by Governor Haiveta, Kerema MP, Thomas Opa, Mr. Mano and Mr. Japhleth.

The renovated areas of the building within the Gulf Provincial Health Authority office consists of new adult outpatient area, children's outpatient, surgical room, OPD ward, pharmacy, theatre facilities, 12 new compartments for the morgue, an Xray room and an incinerator was also built to burn remains of placenta and other rubbish.

Minister Kapavore was also given the honors to officiate a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 20 self-contained staff accommodation unit.

The old Kerema Hospital out-patient building will be demolished this week to accommodate for the construction of a new hospital building.