The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today celebrated World Tooth brushing Day with tooth brushing activities and awareness talks in schools in Honiara, and with an official launch of the event this morning.
The NCRA Government has handed over the Prime Minister’s pledge of around $2.9 million to the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. When he visited Kilu’ufi Hospital on Christmas Day last year, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made a pledge of $3 million for the hospital.
The Afio rural health clinic in Small Malaita has recorded a diarrhea outbreak on children. A Richard Hou from Afio told SIBC News, nurses at the clinic Julius Hite and Lucy Sito confirmed children aged between one to 14 years are most affected.
The Prime Minister says he hopes Taiwan will include the fight against malaria in their cooperation with the Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Lilo made the statement during his meeting with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister in Taiwan this week. In their meeting, Mr.
The Good Samaritan Hospital in Tetere, North Guadalcanal has recorded an outbreak of dysentery since June this year. SIBC’s North Guadalcanal stringer, Dudley Gani said according to the Nurse Manager of the hospital Naomi Vuza, a lot of patients being treated and admitted at the hospital have…
Health authorities have said to stop measles from entering Solomon Islands is a difficult task. This statement follows a recent announcement of four confirmed measles cases – all in babies under 12 months old.
Solomon Islands now has four confirmed measles cases in the country and all four of them are babies under 12 months old. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Doctor Lester Ross made the announcement in a media conference today.
Health workers in Honiara are calling on parents in Honiara to take their children to be vaccinated against measles at any clinic in Honiara. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Lester Ross made the call today, following the discovery of four confirmed measles cases in the…
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga says providing adequate health services is the NCRA Government’s priority and that the Government wants to make sure all citizens in the country have access to health services.
The Government has donated 2-million dollars to Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province. Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga delivered the cheque to Helena Goldie Hospital authorities at a handover ceremony in Munda on Saturday.
Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Lester Ross has congratulated UNICEF for its assistance towards addressing malnutrition in Solomon Islands.
Health workers around the country are undertaking a one-week training on integrated management of Severe Acute Malnutrition, SAM, in Solomon Islands. The training, funded by UNICEF, is to equip health workers to better manage acute malnutrition in hospital and clinics around the country.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has held a historic meeting with the President of Cuba, Raúl Castro. A press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet said, this is a first encounter between any Solomon Islands Prime Minister and a Cuban President.
Health authorities have recorded eleven suspected cases of measles, and are calling on parents to get their children immunized against the illness. The eleven cases were discovered in the last three weeks, and was reported to the National Surveillance Unit.
The Premier for Makira Ulawa Province says his Government is now taking urgent steps to address the waste disposal site issue for the Kirakira Hospital. Thomas Weape made the assurance after health workers at the Hospital issued a 14-day notice to the Makira Provincial Executive on Monday.
The Good Samaritan Hospital in North Guadalcanal is experiencing a shortage of professional nurses, due to a lack of staff accommodation. SIBC’s stringer for North Guadalcanal Dudley Gani reports, medical officers have shown interest to work for the hospital, but cannot be deployed due to…
A youth rally at Christ the King Parish, Tetere in North Guadalcanal has successfully ended after three days. SIBC’s Stringer in North Guadalcanal, Dudley Gani reports, the rally was a spiritual gathering and teaching session for youths of the Parish.
Choiseul Provincial Government says the Taro Hospital’s request for a medical doctor is critical. Taro Hospital has been without a medical doctor for two years.
The Kirakira Hospital has scaled down it’s services because of a lack of reliable water service, and lack of a proper waste disposal site. Hospital Director, Dr Arnold Nguduamae confirmed this to SIBC News, saying the hospital began scaling down its services as of last month.
Taro Hospital, in Choiseul Province says it urgently needs a doctor. SIBC’s Leni Dalavera reported from Choiseul Province this morning, nurses spoken to confirm the Taro Baby Friendly Hospital has been without a doctor for two consecutive years.
