IHMS: International Health and Medical Services
  • Delivering a consistent standard of care in physically and culturally challenging environments Providing healthcare in both remote and urban settings Managing health systems on behalf of governments and international organisations
  • Providing healthcare in both remote and urban settings Delivering a consistent standard of care in physically and culturally challenging environments Providing healthcare in both remote and urban settings
  • Delivering a consistent standard of care in physically and culturally challenging environments Providing healthcare in both remote and urban settings Delivering a consistent standard of care in physically and culturally challenging environments

Media Releases

Senior Medical Officer on Nauru

17 October 2018

The IHMS Senior Medical Officer was stood down on 16 October 2018 for a breach of Regional Processing Centre rules. She is departing Nauru today. A replacement Senior Medical Officer is already in Nauru; there has been no impact on the services provided to transferees.

Coronial Inquest into the death of Mr Hamid Khazaei

30 July 2018

The Queensland Coroner has today handed down his findings into the tragic death of Mr Hamid Khazaei in August 2014.

IHMS has been assisting the Coroner with his investigation since it commenced in November 2016.

IHMS will consider and respond to the recommendations proposed by the Coroner in light of the lessons learnt during his investigation.

We are aware that the public announcement of the Coroner’s findings is a stressful period for Mr Khazaei’s family and friends as well as all those involved and our thoughts are with them.

IHMS contract in Papua New Guinea

30 April 2018

IHMS' contract to provide health services in Manus and Port Moresby concludes on 30 April 2018. IHMS will however maintain a core group of staff in Manus and Port Moresby to support the transition to a new health service provider.

IHMS has extended its contract to deliver health services at the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru and to those residing in the Nauruan community.

Manus Regional Processing Centre – Access to Medications

3 November 2017

Claims that previous residents of the former Manus Regional Processing Centre (RPC) do not currently have access to medical services and prescribed medicines are not correct.

Due to the closure of Manus RPC on 31 October 2017, services can no longer be provided at that location.

IHMS continues to provide medical services to refugees and non-refugees at the IMHS clinic at the East Lorengau Refugee Transit Centre (ELRTC).

All people prescribed medication, including medication for mental health issues, were provided a 28 day supply by IHMS when they received their Health Discharge Summary prior to closure of the Manus RPC. This was provided to ensure that people would have access to required medicines during the transition of services from the RPC to the ELRTC.

IHMS encourages all previous residents of the former Manus RPC to access the medical services available to them at the East Lorengau clinic.

IHMS’ Provision of Health Services in Papua New Guinea

30 October 2017

IHMS’ contract to deliver health services at the Manus Regional Processing Centre (RPC) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) expires on 31 October 2017 in line with the RPC’s scheduled closure on this date.

IHMS will continue to deliver health services at the East Lorengau Refugee Transit Centre (ELRTC), and to provide health liaison services to those refugees located in Port Moresby, from 1 November 2017.

Manus Island

From 1 November 2017, IHMS will provide primary health care consultations at the ELRTC during the clinic hours. Residents may also access the Lorengau Hospital for health care, and will be required to seek after-hours care from the Lorengau Hospital. Clients will also be provided with private health care which will support referrals to the Lorengau Hospital and health care facilities in Port Moresby for specialist care.

Mental health outpatient clinics will offer individual and group work and clinical and educational/health promotion. Outreach community mental health services may also be provided where clinically indicated.

Port Moresby

IHMS will continue to deliver health liaison services for residents located in Port Moresby (POM) from 1st November 2017. The services provided at POM will consist of a Nurse Liaison Service with support services provided in the form of a general practitioner, nurses and administration staff.

Death of Refugee on Manus Island

8 August 2017

International Health and Medical Services is saddened to hear of the death of Mr Hamid Shamshiripour in Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. We extend our sincere condolences to Mr Shamshiripour’s family and friends.

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Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

15 March 2017

IHMS Opening Statement to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Inquiry into serious allegations of abuse, self-harm and neglect of asylum seekers in relation to the Nauru Regional Processing Centre, and any like allegations in relation to the Manus Regional Processing Centre.

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For enquiries, please contact:

International Health & Medical Services
Level 1
Pinnacle Office Park
4 Drake Avenue - Building B
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Tel: +61 (2) 9372 2500

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