Solomon Islands has recorded 27 new leprosy cases – of which 20 cases were found in Honiara, alone. Leprosy Advocacy Officer at the Ministry of Health, Oliver Mepela told SIBC News today, the new cases were recorded last year.
Direct employees of the Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province have been supported by a local business man, who donated more than 19-thousand dollars to meet their unpaid efforts over the past two fortnights, after learning of their plight.
Solomon Islands will join other countries in the world to commemorate World Leprosy Day this weekend. The theme for this year’s World Leprosy Day is, “Joining Forces-Accelerating Progress.” The Leprosy Advocacy Officer at the Ministry of Health, Oliver Mepela says, the commemoration of World…
The Sikaiana Community in Malaita Outer Island has received building material to upgrade the islands old clinic building. A spokesperson for the community, Rex Kafo said the material includes roofing iron and cement.
Solomon Islands is in a crisis of non communicable diseases, says the National Advisor for Non Communicable Diseases, Dr Geoff Kenilorea. Dr Geoff told a press conference last week, non communicable diseases like diabetes, stroke, heart attacks are increasing.
Solomon Islands students studying at institutions overseas must take precautionary measures against contracting infectious diseases, says the Ministry of Health.
A parent of a Solomon Islander studying in Cuba says the national government must prepare well for its returning medical students from Cuba. Ishmael Ou’ou made the call after observing that clinics and hospitals across the country are ill-equipped and does not have needed machinery and facilities.
