A 70-year-old woman from Mt. Hagen has expressed her gratitude towards the hospital staff after overcoming a months-long health battle.

Mrs. Rosa Kepo, a resident of the Dobel area, returned an oxygen cylinder to Mt. Hagen Provincial Hospital last Thursday, marking a significant milestone in her recovery from a prolonged respiratory illness. Her condition had required continuous oxygen support for nearly three months, following separate hospital admissions in January and May. 

“I could hardly walk or breathe at one point,” said Kepo. “However, the care and attention of the nurses and doctors brought healing into my life.”

Hospital staff members, including Nurse Aret, Myra Mosby, and Michael Namba, visited Kepo at her home to assess her progress. Their visit reflects the hospital’s post-care outreach strategy, which ensures that discharged patients continue to receive medical attention at home.

Currently, a total of 13 patients are on home oxygen therapy, and Kepo is the first to successfully recover from it. Meanwhile, clinicians are conducting regular follow-up calls and daily check-ups for all home oxygen therapy patients to monitor their well-being.

The return of the oxygen cylinder aligns with Mt. Hagen Provincial Hospital’s efforts to strengthen community-based care, ensuring that critical medical equipment reaches those in need.

“Thank you for giving me my life back,” she told the nurses. “I know someone out there needs this oxygen, so it must go back to those who need it the most.”

During her hospital stay, some visiting friends from Denmark praised the hospital for its cleanliness and patient-centred environment, which reflects the improvements made in recent years.

With a growing reputation for quality care and innovative outreach, Mt. Hagen Provincial Hospital remains a key health service provider in the province, and Kepo’s recovery adds to the hospital’s record of dedication and community connection.