Post PNG-CPL JV offers health, postal services
Post PNG and City Pharmacy Ltd have formed a venture to provide postal and health services in areas without access to full pharmaceutical outlets.
The Post PNG management is spearheading this initiative. Also, a number of the venture’s branches will house a new ANZ branch to offer deposit and withdrawal facilities to local residents.
Each outlet, which will be managed by a senior pharmacist, will provide health and postal services.
After completion of renovations, customers will be treated to a modern, comfortable and convenient shopping environment.
Two pilot projects are underway – the Bialla branch which is to open before Christmas and the Maprik branch which will start business in the New Year.
These new outlets were hoped to save the people of Bialia and Maprik the trouble of spending time and money travelling to major centres for their pharmaceutical and banking needs.
Eighteen new outlets will be set up nationwide by next year.
Post PNG and City Pharmacy also planned to open 18 additional new pharmacies and a number of new ANZ branches in areas where these services are not fully available.
This new venture was hoped to improve the quality of life of the rural people.
