TotalEnergies EP PNG Limited (TotalEnergies), as the operator of the Papua LNG Project, is dedicated to supporting the local communities hosting its operations. In that frame, and recognising the importance of health-access initiatives in the Gulf Province, TotalEnergies, in partnership with Kapuna Rural Hospital, managed by the Gulf Christian Services Agency (GCSA), has sponsored the build of a new male dormitory for students at the Kapuna Community Health Worker Training School. It is to be noted that Kapuna Rural Hospital was formally recognised with a Level 4 Certificate of Accreditation by the National Department of Health (NDOH), in November 2024.
Thus, the expansion of student accommodation capacity at Kapuna Hospital will significantly improve local participation in training delivered by the hospital, while elevating both the learning and living conditions for the 130 community health workers currently studying at the training school. The improvement aligns with the NDOH’s National Health Plan goal, to increase the number of health workers to deliver basic health services for rural and remote communities, especially those appointed to provide services at Provincial Aid Posts.
Wednesday 14th January, marked an important milestone with the official inauguration of the Dormitory building at the Kapuna Community Health Worker Training School, managed by GCSA. The event was attended by representatives from GCSA, including CEO Lindsay Alesana, Health Manager Paul Bubura, Training School Senior Board Member Kaivila Omae, Principal Sr Lucy Gawai and Senior Carpenter Bradley Parapi.
Representatives from TotalEnergies EP PNG included HSSE Director Claire Viaud, National Content Manager Mary-Anne Reen, and Gulf Chrisitan Services Agency Interface Coordinator, Joyce Melepia. These distinguished guests were present to witness and officiate the ceremony.
This initiative was implemented in response to a request for support from the school’s Principal, Sr Lucy Gawai, and demonstrates TotalEnergies’ commitment to enhancing the well-being of both students and staff, as well as promoting sustainable development within the region.