The Diabetic Retinopathy within the Regional Eye Centre at the National Referral Hospital is encouraging diabetic patients to a regular eye check. Diabetic Retinopathy Officer, Edith Fanega explains, people must understand that diabetes can affect patients eyes.
Preliminary findings of the National based survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) indicates, 54 percent of the rural population had access to water and 13 percent had access to adequate sanitation and hygiene.
Chief Henry Siota of Santa Ana, Makira Ulawa province has appealed for a registered nurse be posted at the Santa Ana Rural Health Clinic urgently. Chief Siota says having to go without a registered nurse for the past three months means people’s health has been severely affected.
The lack of medical supplies to the Malaita outer Island of Sikaiana, has resulted in the loss of one life so far. Reports from the Atoll says an infant passed away 2am yesterday of serious health complication.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has successfully completed a community consultation on the Mental Health Bill in Visale, Northwest Guadalcanal this week. The consultation was part of the Ministry’s community stakeholders meeting on the Mental Health Bill.
A long journey or dream can be achieved through the support and encouragement of family and friends, says Sir Dr. Nathan Kere. Sir Dr. Kere made the comments during the official opening of his family’s new two storey building in East Honiara late yesterday.
An interim task force is hard at work trying to address urgent issues affecting Gizo Hospital after its pharmacy, administration and kitchen were completely destroyed by fire last Friday. The Provincial Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon.
Western Province will likely face a shortage of medical drugs in the coming months, says Director of the Western Provincial Health Services Dr. Dickson Buara. Dr. Buara revealed in an interview with Sina Adrian of Radio Hapi Lagun. Mr.
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…
The Mental Health Services of the Solomon Islands under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has started conducting a wider consultation with its stakeholders to review and amend the current Mental Treatment Act 1972.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has launched the new Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) package at the National Referral Hospital. A statement by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services says this is an effort to save mothers’ lives.
The lack of fresh water supply is a major challenge for patients and workers of Tingoa Mini Hospital in Renbel Province. Tingoa Mini Hospital Nurse, Mr Commins Tada told SIBC News, the water shortage is so severe that doctors have to prematurely send a number of admitted patients home earlier than…
The blood bank at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara needs between 15 to 20 units of blood every day. Director of the Hospital’s Medical Lab, Alfred Dofai told SIBC News, this blood demand is not currently met. Mr. Dofai confirms, all wards in the Hospital need blood for patients every day.
The Malu’u clinic in North Malaita has re-opened for normal business after a half-day closure yesterday, which saw the clinic staff meet with police and chiefs after a harassment incident.
Solomon Islands has immensely benefited from the Republic of China on Taiwan’s ‘Health Care Initiative’. Over the last three months, two medical doctors, Dr. Steven Chun-Kang Liao, and Peter I-Hung Lin have been providing health care services in the country.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Solomon Islands Red Cross Association will mark World Blood Donor Day in Honiara tomorrow. Secretary General of Red Cross, Joan Zoloveke told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program today, activities are being planned for the commemoration of the event at…
Solomon Islands has one of the highest rates of children smokers in the world. Director of Health Promotions at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Alby Lovi says compared to other countries in the world, where only one in ten children smoke, 40 percent of children in Solomon Islands…
The Tobacco Task Force is proposing a workshop for all magistrates and prosecutors throughout the country to understand the processes needed to undertake the Act before its implementation. Dr. Geoff Kenilorea, Focal Point of the Tobacco Task Force made the announcement.
The Taiwan Mobile Medical Team has successfully visited Renbel and Western Provinces in the last two weeks. Led by Dermatologist Dr. Chin, Yi-Ying, the team provided various medical services to the rural people of Tongan and Tango clinics in Renbel and Leona, Irigila and Dovele clinics in Western…
The National Government is committed to tackling tobacco use in the country, says Permanent Secretary of the Health Ministry Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda. PS Dalipanda says the government will move a step further and legislate an ‘Act’ to advance the government’s plain packaging agenda.
