The Solomon Islands Government hopes to sign an agreement that will see India become the country’s main medical supplier. Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmie Rodgers told the local media that they are currently working on the agreement.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare expresses sincere gratitude and congratulations to the country’s nurses and midwives for their exemplary role in upholding the country’s healthcare system.
A training on the Importance of compliance and Implementation of Food Safety Plans (HACCP) concluded last week in Honiara with calls for similar trainings to enhance the knowledge and capacity of local food processors and exporters.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 6 Covid-19 cases between January and April this year. Acting Minister for Health, Hon. Frederick Kologeto confirmed this in Parliament today.
Good Samaritan Hospital in Tetere, North Guadalcanal celebrated its 15 years anniversary today at the hospital’s compound. The hospital was built by the AMIS (Amici Missione Isole Solomon) and presented as a gift from Italian Volunteers to Solomon Islands in 2008.
The Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana and the Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan participated in a ground-breaking ceremony today (23 January 2023) for the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre.
Solomon Islands Hon . Consul General to Canada Ashwant Dwivedi said that he has expressed interest to have Solomon Islands trained nurses included in Internationally Educated Nurses [ IENs] initiative project announced by the government in Canada today.
Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) in North Guadalcanal yesterday celebrated the official handover and blessing of its Pikinini Clinic at the hospital’s compound. The clinic is funded by the government of Germany with funding support from UNICEF for its extension.
The national Government has developed a total of 21 projects under five programs throughout the country. Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare revealed in Parliament. In the primary health care sector, two Area Health Centre projects have been completed, Afio in Malaita and Manuopo in Temotu.
Relations between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continue to grow steadily with the latest signing of an agreement to build a new Comprehensive Medical Center at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Pediatric Ward has celebrated the World Prematurity Day 2022 today under the theme, “A Parents Embrace: A powerful therapy.” The celebration saw tributes held to pay respect to premature babies, including testimonies from their parents.
The Australian Government has reiterated its commitment to support the country’s health sector. Delivering her remarks during the launching of the Ministry of Health’s National Strategic Plan 2022-2031, Acting Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Sally-Anne Vincent says the plan sets the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services yesterday launched its National Health Strategic Plan 2022-2031 under the theme “A Healthy Future for All Solomon Islanders”.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare hailed the Fiji contingent of the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF) for going beyond their mandatory task of restoring law and order in the country.
Heart Disease is the top leading cause of death in Solomon Islands. Deputy Secretary for Health Improvement within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Nemiah Bainivalu announced this during the World Heart Day celebration in Honiara yesterday.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation met with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) secretariat at a briefing meeting, hosted by APLMA last night (3rd October) in Singapore, to accelerate and reaffirm commitments to achieving malaria elimination by 2030.
The national government through Gao-Bugotu Constituency (GBC) office has been commended for its firm commitment and continuous support towards development of important health infrastructure in the constituency, Isabel Province.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has suggested a possible annual visit to Solomon Islands by the US Navy Hospital Ship MERCY to support the country’s medical services. Mr Sogavare made the suggestion yesterday at the official ceremony to welcome the US Navy Hospital Ship to Honiara.
People wanting to access health services on board the Mercy ship will have to follow the normal process of accessing healthcare services through the referral system from the clinics to the National Referral Hospital.
Speaking to the local media this morning upon the arrival of Mercy Lt. Steven Szelmeczki U.S Navy Partnership Chaplain and Outreach Coordinator said they’ve visited Vietnam, Palau and the Philippines before making their way to the Solomon Islands.
