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People
DISEASE SURGE FOR ULAWA
Ulawa island in Makira Ulawa Province is currently experiencing an increase of Malaria and diarrhoea cases. A John Tahonga of Rongkokopo village in Ulawa told SIBC News, adults and children were mostly affected by the diseases.
14 Jan 2016
Malaita Province
WATER PROBLEM FOR KILU’UFI MEDICAL COMPOUND
Water shortage at the Kilu’ufi medical compound in Malaita Province has caused problems for medical staff working at the hospital. SIBC Stringer Gabriel Riotarau reports, it has been three weeks and the medical staff are threatening to stop working.
14 Jan 2016
Honiara City
CONCERNS RAISED OVER EXPIRED GOODS IN ASIAN SHOPS
A Honiara resident Alfred Karuheu has expressed concerns over the selling of expired goods in Asian-owned shops within Honiara City. Mr. Karuheu revealed, he bought a packet of biscuit at a shop opposite the Rove Seaview and realized it had expired few months ago.
13 Jan 2016
Disease Outbreak
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
Disease Outbreak
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
Disease Outbreak
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
Disease Outbreak
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
Honiara City Council
MHMS & HCC PLANS TO EXTEND IMMUNISATION
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Honiara City Council Health Division have proposed to extend their immunisation awareness campaign through various churches and radio FM stations in the country in the near future.
24 Nov 2015
Communities
MASS IMMUNISATION RECEIVED POSITIVE FEEDBACK
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with the Honiara City Council Health Division have received positive responses from members of the public regarding their mass immunisation awareness program last week.
23 Nov 2015
Communities
COMMUNITIES HAPPY FOR CLINIC RENOVATION
Communities of Vatukulau ward in South Guadalcanal have expressed their gratitude over the current renovation work done to their Kuma rural health clinic. The clinic serves more than ten communities in the region.
23 Nov 2015
Honiara City
NATIONAL-BASED RWASH SURVEY GOING WELL
The National-based survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) is progressing well. The survey is to collect data on Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices as to how people access water in rural communities.
21 Nov 2015
Honiara City
AUSTRALIAN DERMATOLOGIST VISITS NRH
An internationally renowned Dermatology Specialist, Associate Professor Anthony Hall of Australia has visited the National Referral Hospital this week. Medical Superintendent of National Referral Hospital Doctor Runnie Jagilly confirmed Professor Hall’s visit to SIBC News today.
20 Nov 2015
Honiara City
BRING YOUR CHILDREN FOR IMMUNISATION: HEALTH AUTHORITIES
Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with Honiara City Council Health Division are calling on all parents and single mothers to avail their children under one year old to access their immunisation schedules at various clinics in the country.
18 Nov 2015
Honiara City
IMMUNISATION ON IN HONIARA
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, together with the Honiara City Council’s Health Division are currently conducting one week of mass immunisation awareness program in Honiara and other parts of the country.
18 Nov 2015
People
MENTAL HEALTH HAS ADVERSE EFFECTS: Dr OROTALOA
The Head of the National Mental Health Service, Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Orotaloa says mental neurological and substance use disorder can adversely affect the ability of children and adults to learn and function at home, work and in our society.
16 Nov 2015
Donations
FSII APPRECIATES HOSPITAL DONATIONS
The FSII Management has appreciated all involved parties in securing and shipping a 40 feet container of 48 beds and mattresses over to the country. The involved parties include New Zealand’s “Take My Hand” charitable foundation, former Police Commissioner, Frank Short, the Solomon Islands Forests…
16 Nov 2015
Honiara City
RWASH UNDERTAKES NATIONAL BASELINE SURVEY
The Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) program of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) are undertaking a national baseline survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) for the first time.
15 Nov 2015
Honiara City
HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK RUNS OUT
The blood bank at the National Referral Hospital is again facing blood shortage as the festive season draws closer. Medical Lab Manager at the hospital, Donald Tahani reveals, blood supply at the hospital usually gets lower at this time of the year as most people are heading home for holidays.
11 Nov 2015
Government
SITE AWAITS CONFIRMATION FOR RELOCATION
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is yet to confirm a favourable site for the relocation of the National Referral Hospital. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda told the Public Accounts Committee, PAC, hearing recently.
9 Nov 2015
Conferences
2015 NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE TO MAP OUT FIVE-YEAR PLAN
This year’s National Health Conference is special as it maps out the country’s health directions for the next five years, says the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda. Dr.
4 Nov 2015