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Choiseul Province

DIARRHOEA OUTBREAK REPORTED IN CHOISEUL

Unconfirmed reports claimed a diarrhoea outbreak is currently making rounds in Ward 12 of Choiseul Province. Resident, Nerio Ulemiki claims a number of children were affected by the outbreak. “Must be above ten children who have been going to and fro to the clinic.

18 Jan 2017

Dengue Fever
DENGUE STILL HIGH: HEALTH AUTHORITIES
The dengue outbreak in the country is yet to be called off, says the Acting Chairman of the Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Committee Dr Gregory Jilini. Speaking to SIBC News Dr Jilini says based on the report from their Surveillance Unit, dengue cases reported is still high.
17 Jan 2017
Dengue Fever
NRH RECORDED DRAMATIC INCREASE IN DENGUE-LIKE ILLNESS
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has recorded a dramatic increase of dengue-like illness cases this week. NRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Steve Aumanu says the Hospital’s emergency department has recorded a total of 245 cases of the dengue-like illness symptoms.
19 Oct 2016
Church
KILU’UFI HEALTH TEAM EMBARKED ON DENGUE AWARENESS
Kilu’ufi Hospital Health Authority has dispatched an awareness team targeting densely populated areas in Malaita Province suspected of contracting the current Dengue virus. This is crucial as the search for the virus type continues.
9 Sept 2016
Healthcare
SURGE IN TUBERCULOSIS REPORTED AT HELENA GOLDIE HOSPITAL
Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province has recorded a surge in Tuberculosis cases as of last month. This was according to a former Government Communication officer, Brian Beti who reports, this information was collected following the visit of the World Health Organisation Regional…
22 Jul 2016
Climate Change
GOV’T SHOULD CONSIDER RESETTLEMENT: Dr. SIKUA
The Government should start to seriously consider resettlement issues, says the Leader of Independent Dr. Derek Sikua. The North East Guadalcanal MP made the comment in Parliament during his contribution on the Lands and Titles Amendment Bill 2016 which was later passed.
1 May 2016
Dengue Fever
HEALTH IS MONITORING POSSIBLE ZIKA OUTBREAK: KAITU’U
The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Hon. Tautai Angikimua Kaitu’u has informed the country his Ministry is strictly monitoring any possible outbreak of Zika virus in Solomon Islands.
2 Mar 2016
Healthcare
CLEAN UP YOUR SURROUNDINGS: WHO
The World Health Organisation in the country continues its call for people to clean up their surroundings to protect themselves and their family from the deadly zika virus. This comes as WHO declares the mosquito-borne Zika virus as an international public health emergency.
3 Feb 2016
Government
HEALTH AUTHORITY TO CONFIRM DIARRHOEA-RELATED DEATHS
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is conducting audit investigations into the death of 17 infants who reportedly died following the diarrhoea outbreak in the country. Chairman of the Health Emergency Operations Committee, Dr Chris Becha confirmed in a media conference today.
26 Jan 2016
Healthcare
DIARRHOEA CLAIM 17 LIVES, CASES DECREASING
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said diarrhoea cases in Honiara and the provinces are decreasing. Undersecretary Health Improvement of the Ministry of Health, Dr Chris Becha told SIBC’s ‘Distaem Nao’ program today diarrhoea cases are decreasing since the outbreak was announced last…
25 Jan 2016
Government
ROTAVIRUS CONFIRMED CAUSE OF DIARRHOEA OUTBREAK
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed the current diarrhoea outbreak in the country is caused by a ‘rotavirus.’ Under Secretary for Health Improvement, Dr Chris Becha confirmed this in a recent media conference.
7 Jan 2016
Healthcare
NCW CALLS ON HCC TO CLEAN UP MARKET
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (NCW) has called on the Honiara City Council (HCC) to immediately remove all waste at the Honiara Central Market.
7 Jan 2016
Healthcare
DIARRHOEA SPREADING TO PROVINCES
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced the current diarrhoea outbreak is now spreading to the provinces. Since it was announced last November over 2,000 diarrhoea cases were attended to while six deaths were recorded.
6 Jan 2016
Healthcare
DIARRHOEA TREATMENT AVAILABLE, BLOOD BANK SHORT
The National Medical Store confirms a 100 percent availability of medicines for the current diarrhoea outbreak in the country. National Medical Store Manager Willie Horoto told SIBC News today the store is well stocked with Oral Dehydration salt and Zinc Sulphate tablets to manage the current…
5 Jan 2016
Healthcare
INFECTIOUS DISEASES, A THREAT AFTER CYCLONE: HEALTH AUTHORITIES
The recent heavy rain and strong winds associated with Tropical Cyclone Raquel can increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, says the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organisation.
8 Jul 2015
Dengue Fever
ZIKA CAN BE PREVENTED IF COMMUNITIES WORK TOGETHER: M.H.M.S
Director of the Health Promotion Division of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Alby Lovi has said the newly outbreak Zika Virus can be prevented if communities work together with health authorities.
23 Mar 2015
Healthcare
MINISTRY OF HEALTH OPTIMISTIC IT CAN ADDRESS ZIKA VIRUS OUTBREAK
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is optimistic it can successfully address the current Zika outbreak in the country. Zika is a mild viral illness transmitted by mosquitos and health authorities have already confirmed at least one positive Zika infection this week.
20 Mar 2015
Communities
HEALTH AUTHORITIES DECLARE OUTBREAK OF NEW VIRUS IN SOLOMONS
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has declared an outbreak of a new mosquito-spread virus in the country. Called “The Zika Virus”, it is being transmitted by the same mosquito species that transmits dengue.
17 Mar 2015
Communities
GIZO COMMUNITIES ADVISED TO KEEP THEIR SURROUNDINGS CLEAN
Health authorities in Gizo, Western Province have called on people in the province to destroy potential breeding sites of the dengue mosquito by cleaning up their surroundings. As of yesterday, a total of 96 dengue cases has been reported at the Gizo Hospital, of which 23 are positive.
24 Feb 2015
Dengue Fever
96 DENGUE CASES REPORTED IN GIZO, WESTERN PROVINCE
Gizo Hospital in the Western Province has recorded 96 dengue cases in the current dengue outbreak. Hospital Director, Dr. Gregory Jilini confirmed to SIBC News today 73 are suspected cases while 23 positive cases have been confirmed.
23 Feb 2015