The Chinese hospital ship, Silk Road Ark arrived yesterday in Port Moresby and is now docked at Downtown’s T Wharf, bringing with it a range of free medical services for local residents.
The floating hospital will provide essential healthcare, including surgeries, as part of its humanitarian mission.
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According to local media reports, services in dentistry, internal medicine, and ophthalmology will be available to the public from April 9 which is today through April 13.
Commissioned in 2024, the Silk Road Ark is a modern, large-scale floating hospital often described as a “lifeline at sea.”
The vessel represents China’s continued commitment to international medical outreach and emergency response support.
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The Silk Road Ark is distinct from the earlier hospital ship Peace Ark, which previously visited Papua New Guinea and other Pacific nations, including a mission to the region in 2018.