By Lachlan Eddie in Gizo Gizo Hospital has recorded no major emergencies from clinics and villages this Christmas and festive season, though staff remain on alert. The hospital reports receiving only minor fracture cases resulting from festive season activities and games taking place in villages.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Management wishes to inform the general public that the hospital will continue with its normal services throughout the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The newly refurbished Mataniko Dental Clinic (MDC) will resume dental services on Monday 15th December, 2025. The Health Permanent Secretary, Honiara City Council Health Director and Dental Health Director officially launched the dental clinic yesterday morning and witnessed by dental staff, after…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is issuing an urgent public health alert to the public following an increase in measles cases across neighbouring countries in the Pacific namely Australia and New Zealand.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) received a new high-tech ultrasound machine today to be used for regional anaesthesia. The equipment was donated by Dr. Thomas Matheson, an Australian Anaesthetist who was part of an orthopaedic outreach team conducting upper-limb surgeries in the country.
Recently, at the China-aided National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) in Solomon Islands, Dr. Chen Xulong of the 4th China Medical Team collaborated with local surgeon Dr Augustine Melly successfully performed the first holmium laser lithotripsy for bladder stones in the…
LEADER of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming.
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo, Western Province The National Healthy Settings Conference was officially launched today in Gizo, Western Province under the theme: “Building Sustainable Healthy Settings in the Solomon Islands.” The week-long event brings together health professionals, government officials,…
As Honiara prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8–12 September, the Honiara City Council (HCC) is calling on all residents and visitors to join a united effort to keep our city clean, safe, and welcoming. Speaking during a talkback show over the weekend, Mr.
Nearly 200 Solomon Islands workers have been thanked for their work on the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre at a ceremony marking the completion of all major structural works and roofing.
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Kukum Area Health Centre in East Honiara will resume providing health services for communities in Honiara starting next week. This follows today’s ceremony where the Australian Government officially handed over the renovated Kukum Clinic to the Ministry of Health and Medical…
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of essential medical drugs at the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr.
By Alfred Pagepitu A concerning trend involving the injection of baby oil and other foreign substances into the penis for enlargement has prompted urgent warnings from medical officials in Noro, Western Province.
By Mary Idu Burumaea Work on the Arao Clinic ablution block in Lau Mbaelelea constituency, Malaita province is nearly completed. Work on the facility was started by the previous administration and continues under the leadership of the current constituency’s Member of Parliament Hon. Ben Maenu.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to respond to a diarrhoeal disease outbreak affecting Honiara and the provinces. Over 3,000 cases have now been recorded since the start of the outbreak.
By Lachlan Eddie Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women and girls in Solomon Islands. Guadalcanal Provincial Health Director Dr.
By Lachlan Eddie The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Paul Bosawai, has called on all provincial premiers to allocate a minimum of 10 hectares of land for health development. Minister Bosawai told parliament that this is to meet current and future healthcare needs.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to actively monitor the increasing trend in diarrhoeal disease through its weekly syndromic surveillance system, and has confirmed diarrhoeal outbreaks in Honiara and Guadalcanal province.
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete. Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said the milestone was a significant one for the community and health workers who will soon…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Emergency Department has detected Rota Virus cases and reported a 22% increase in diarrhoeal cases as per the hospital’s daily Situation Report.
