Residents in the nation’s capital will in the near future have a new specialist hospital with constructions to start soon following the official ground breaking ceremony held yesterday. The new proposed specialist hospital, which is worth K800 million to construct, once completed will be a 200- bed Level 5 hospital. The new hospital, which will be built at the Gerehu suburb, will significantly boost health care services in Port Moresby city. Minister for Health, Elias Kapavore announced that K30 million has been allocated to begin groundwork, which is scheduled to start next week. He highlighted that the project is part of the Department of Health’s national health plan, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and delivering better services for Papua New Guineans. NCD Governor, Powes Parkop, addressed concerns raised by residents of the Tete settlement where the hospital will be built, assuring them that no evictions would take place to clear land for the hospital's construction. He emphasized that the project would be inclusive, and the settlement would be developed to fit within urban city planning. Parkop also revealed his intention to partner with the Lands Department to formally integrate Tete into the city’s planning framework. This move would support the smooth implementation of developments and provide a clear strategy for managing future growth in the area. Once completed, the specialist hospital will provide advanced medical care, addressing both current healthcare needs and future demands of Port Moresby and the surrounding regions. This facility is expected to be a key healthcare hub in the nation’s capital, offering specialized services to thousands of residents and contributing to the long-term health strategy of Papua New Guinea.