$35.4m Pompuraaw health centre welcomes first patients

Key points

• Pormpuraaw residents are receiving their first care at a new $35.4 million health centre. An open day on 14 October welcomed community members, staff and first patients, with a blessing ceremony and traditional dancers.
• The Yalu Street facility includes treatment rooms, medical imaging, dental services and six consultation rooms.
• Stage two, which adds a morgue, mourning area and local artworks, is expected to be completed in early 2027.