Blood collection at the National Referral Hospital’s blood bank has improved over the past months. Thanks to the Solomon Islands Red Cross in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services for their blood program.
Health workers around the country have gathered in Honiara this week to attend the 2015 National Health Conference. The conference brought together provincial directors, development partners, nurses and doctors from the National Referral Hospital and officials from the Ministry of Health and…
The prevalence of Diabetes is estimated to be 13.5 percent across the country. Director of the Eye Department at the Central hospital, Dr. Claude Posala says on average, about one out of eight people have diabetes and are at risk of developing diabetic complications, including blindness.
The West Honiara MP Hon. Namson Tran has donated $9,000 cash to Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Afuga. A statement from FSII says this is in response to the social networking group’s online appeal for donations to purchase two new nebulizer machines for…
Marau residents, East Guadalcanal will have their own mini hospital. Coordinator of the project Shanella Talasi says it is anticipated the hospital will be open to the general public early next year, before work on the second phase starts.
A workshop on critical care and infection control for local patients is successful at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). Sponsored by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), it aims to provide knowledge and skills related to infection control procedure for medical staff.
A 40-foot container of 48 beds and mattresses for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has arrived in Honiara, thanks to New Zealand’s charitable organisation – ‘Take My Hands’.
The current dry weather may force the Nafinua Clinic in East Malaita to close its doors. Early this week SIBC’s Charlie Salini reports, Nafinua Clinic Senior Officer, Mrs Jelna Zama says water supply at Nafinua Clinic has been rationed to evenings only.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Team indoor spraying program is progressing well in selected areas within the Honiara City. Three six member teams are currently deployed to selected areas by the Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Program to undertake…
The Central Islands Provincial Premier Hon. George Selwyn Mapuli has called on the responsible authorities to immediately post a qualified medical doctor to Tulagi Hospital.
The demographic and health survey 2015 in North Malaita has successfully covered 15 communities six months after it started. The survey was part of the National health and Demographic survey launched in April this year.
Tulagi Hospital Administration has urged the people of Gella Constituency to fully understand administration matters. This was said in response to Mr. Clement Kibo’s claim on the termination of Doctors from Gella who previously served at the Tulagi Hospital and the minimal sick passage refund to…
A five days family planning workshop is currently underway in Tulagi, Central Islands Province. Registered nurses from within six zones in the province are participating in the workshop. SIBC stringer Gabriel Riotarau reports, the workshop focuses on the new family planning method called Jadelle.
The Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province will again operate without a medical doctor as of next week. Hospital Nursing Director, Andrew Telokana confirmed to SIBC News in an interview.
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has pledged $1.13 million for refurbishing the National Referral Hospital (NRH). A statement said Minister Warren Wang of the ROC Embassy handed over the donation to Dr. Tautai Agikimua Kaitu’u, the Minister of Health and Medical Services yesterday.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Service will observe National Tooth Brushing Day in Honiara. Speaking in the Radio Health Programme, Dr Angela Tahani says tomorrow is National Tooth Brushing Day. “The National Tooth Brushing Day is meant to be launched for the whole of Solomon Islands.
The cost of reagents overseas are often quite expensive for the National Referral Hospital (NRH), says National Laboratory Director Alfred Dofai. He stated at the recent hearing into the 2009 Report of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Medical Services provided…
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) ‘Green Team’ has donated over $3,200 to the National Referral Hospital (NRH). A statement from SIVB today says the funds will be used to purchase much-needed cleaning detergents to clean up facilities at the hospital.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Referral Hospital, Dr Roy Rodger has said the 2009 Report of the Special Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Medical Services provided at the National Referral Hospital was not factored into the current National Health Strategic Plan.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said plans to relocate the National Referral Hospital are progressing. He says the National Government has already secured 700 hectares of land at the Gilbert Camp area for the hospital relocation.
