By Simon Tavake The demand for blood transfusions in the country is significantly higher than the supply, with only less than 1 percent of the total population donating blood each year.
The National Medical Stores clarifies that 11 out of 13 containers carrying medical supplies have been recently released from the Solomon Islands Ports facility following intervention by the new Minister of Health and Medical Services, Hon. Dr Paul Popora Bosawai last week.
Findings of a review of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the Solomon Islands carried out by a Joint EPI Review team has established that the program is one of the key pillars of Primary Health Care in the Solomon Islands.
The new Minister for Health and Medical Services and MP for North Guadalcanal, the Hon. Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and his delegation departed the country this afternoon in his first official duty overseas, for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to attend the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria…
The Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS) the Hon. Dr Paul Popora Bosawai yesterday joined the Australian Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Richard Marles MP at the proposed SBD 250 million Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre site, for a brief ceremony to officially mark the start of…
By Simon Tavake The Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr. Paul Popora assured parliament that his ministry is working on addressing the issue of drug shortage in the country.
Ministry of Health officials recently participated at two global events namely the 7th Annual Health Financing Forum (AHFF) and the Joint Learning Network (JLN) that were recently held in Washington DC between the 15th and 19th April 2024.
By Sharon Nanau Women in East Are’Are constituency in Malaita province have called for better health services amidst the elections. Mary Rihumane from Arakao village said despite having Masupa clinic in their area, the travelling distance to the clinic is still far.
By Alex Dadamu in Taro With the influx of patients at their outpatient department, Taro Hospital is currently monitoring and rationing the drugs they have available.
Two Primary School Teachers from Kolokolo Primary School (KPS) in Southeast Vela, Western Province, have become the first household to utilize Sato Pan Toilets as part of the sanitation program currently implemented by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands in the area.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands Vella Office is currently partnering with the Ward Development Committee (WDC) of Bilua Ward 8 in South Vela, Western Province, to implement a sanitation program.
By Fredrick Kusu Students of Beaufort Bay Primary school celebrated the World Water Day on Friday by sharing their success story on accessing fresh water.
The National Referral Hospital Emergency Department has received two Automated External Defibrillators on Wednesday from the National Olympic Committee of the Solomon Islands (NOCSI) Medical Commission in partnership with the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) Medical Commission.
Community leaders on Vela La Vela Island in the Western Province have expressed their support and passion for the sanitation project that is currently implemented by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands in their respective communities.
Prime Minister Honorable Manasseh Sogavare MP together with China’s ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Cai Weiming have officially launched the construction of the new Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center.
By Lynton A. Filia The Keu Kwao clinic, nestled in Suava Bay, North Malaita, faces a critical shortage of essential drugs, intensifying the vulnerability of children and women in the northern region.
From the remote villages of the Solomon Islands to the aged care facilities of Australia, Romity Huka’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Driven by a desire to care for the sick and his passion for national service, Romity broke through boundaries and pursued a career as a nurse.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), together with Health Supporting Partners, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Australia High Commission office in the Solomon Islands, celebrated World Cancer Day on Friday, October 27, at the Honiara Hotel.
The much needed and awaited renovation of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Emergency Department (ED) is long overdue and it is only recently that the renovation is taking place and in progress.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) received notification of six lab confirmed Zika virus cases detected in Honiara by the Molecular Laboratory at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) as of 30th September 2023.
