Telefomin Baptist District Hospital
Christ-centred healthcare for the people of the Star Mountains. We are the district referral hospital for Telefomin, open every hour of every day, for every village we serve.
Welcome to Telefomin Baptist District Hospital
Pleasant Christian greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is our joy to welcome you to the official website of Telefomin Baptist District Hospital. We are committed to serving the people of Telefomin and surrounding communities with compassion, dignity, professionalism and Christ-centered care.
Our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love through health services. Guided by God’s wisdom and strength, we strive to provide quality care, support our patients and families, and continually improve our services for the communities we serve.
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.”
Whether you are a patient, family member, health worker, partner or community member, we welcome you and pray that you experience care, kindness, hope and the love of Christ through our services.
Welcome to Telefomin Baptist District Hospital.
With God’s help, we serve. With compassion, we care. Through health services, we demonstrate Christ’s love.
Blessed regards,
The weekly hospital bulletin
Each week we publish a short bulletin for staff, patients and partner churches: what happened at the hospital, which clinics are running, and what is coming up. Every back issue is kept on the Hospital News page.
God Did It Again — First Caesarean Section — 21st September 2026
Telefomin Baptist District Hospital performs its first ever Caesarean section — a God-led miracle of faith and skill serving the remote communities of Telefomin District.
Calling all RMOs - 24th August 2026
Midweek News - 20th August 2026
Weekly Bulletin 10 — 27th August 2026
Who we are, what we run, and who cares for you
Mission, Vision & Values
The promise we make to every patient who walks through our gate, and the beliefs that shape how we work.
Our Departments
Emergency, medical and surgical wards, maternity, ICU, outpatients, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy.
Our Staff
Nurses, doctors, support services and hospital management, the people behind the care you receive.
Where Telefomin is, and how to get here
Telefomin sits at 5°07′S, 141°38′E in the Star Mountains of West Sepik Province, 47 km north-east of Tabubil, 272 km south of Vanimo and roughly 780 km north-west of Port Moresby.
By air: Telefomin Airport (TFM)
Third-level and charter flights connect Telefomin with Tabubil, Vanimo, Wewak and Mount Hagen. The airstrip is a short walk from the hospital. Schedules are weather-dependent, so always confirm with the operator before travelling.
By road: Tabubil–Telefomin Highway
The 83 km highway from Tabubil opened in September 2025, connecting Telefomin to the national road network for the first time. From Kiunga, travel the Kiunga–Tabubil Highway, then north-east to Telefomin. Distances: Tabubil 47 km, Vanimo 272 km, Port Moresby 780 km.
On arrival
The hospital is at Telefomin Station, in the district headquarters. Reception is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm; the emergency entrance is open at all hours.
A district hospital at full stretch
Figures are indicative and are updated from hospital records each quarter.
In an emergency, call us or come straight in.
Our emergency room never closes. If you are bringing a patient from a village or aid post, call ahead so the team is ready for you.