Cases presented at the National Referral Hospital’s emergency department has increased since August this year. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu told members of the local media this week.
Test samples sent overseas by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed that types 1 and 2 of the dengue virus is currently circulating in the country. Chairman of the Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee, Dr. Chris Becha revealed in a media conference yesterday. Dr.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services announced a total of 414 cases of dengue-like illness have been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal. The Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) revealed in a media conference today, saying this was since the outbreak was declared early…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has recorded a dramatic increase of dengue-like illness cases this week. NRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Steve Aumanu says the Hospital’s emergency department has recorded a total of 245 cases of the dengue-like illness symptoms.
Mental Health problem is an outstanding issue that affects young people in the country, says President of the Honiara Council of Youth, Harry James. Mr Harry told SIBC News in an interview this week, the number of young people living with mental illness has increased on the streets.
Community members of Sigana Ward in Isabel Province are calling on their Provincial Member to speed up the final work on their rural health clinic at Nagholau.
A diabetic eye regional party tour has ended successfully at the Bita’ama Clinic in North Malaita over the weekend. Party Team leader, Paul Irinao told SIBC stringer, John Andrew Kiri as part of the Non-Communicable Disease Program, the tour was to check on diabetic patients in the Northern region…
Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) reiterates, selling of single tobacco or cigarette rolls is prohibited in all public and private places. The Ministry made the clarification in light of the current confusion regarding the selling of single tobacco rolls in private places. Dr.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services have launched a National Vaccine Cold Chain Policy this week.
Health authorities in Buala, Isabel province are advising people at the Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival to be cautious about the food they eat at the festival.
Medical education, curriculum development and inspiring young medical practitioners are among key objectives for a visiting team of medical experts from the Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
Fourteen roadside vendors were recently apprehended as the police began to enforce the Tobacco Control Act 2010. A statement from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the vendors were arrested for selling single roll cigarettes, which is illegal under the law.
The Tulagi Hospital in Central Islands Province is currently operating without a doctor. Assistant Nursing Director John Watemae told SIBC News the hospital has been without a doctor since the beginning of this year. Mr. Watemae says the hospital’s major need now is to have its own doctor.
Kilu’ufi Hospital Health Authority has dispatched an awareness team targeting densely populated areas in Malaita Province suspected of contracting the current Dengue virus. This is crucial as the search for the virus type continues.
A Guadalcanal community leader has appealed on relevant stakeholders to work together to address non-communicable diseases increasing rapidly in the country. Betty Gigisi told SIBC News, her conviction is the result of an eye opener festival in Vanuatu.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has clarified media reports tarnishing trainee doctors as having failed their exam. The Medical Training Committee explains, the purpose of the examination is to provide the Training Committee with information regarding the basic medical knowledge…
A $1.5 million modern health facility was recently opened at Marovo, Western Province. Called the Batuna Pioneer Memorial Clinic, it comes under the ‘Adopt a Clinic Health Program’ of the Seventh Day Adventist church in the pacific.
The Undersecretary for Health Improvement at the Health Ministry, Dr. Chris Becha has said the collaborative work between the Ministry of Health and Honiara City Council to inspect food outlets is to address sanitary and hygiene conditions of food premises. Dr.
More than 90 percent of food outlets including restaurants in Honiara face closure for failing to comply with the country’s Pure Food Act, announced the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
Manuopo clinic, Reef Islands, Temotu Province is better closed off and vacated suggests Richard Bapo, Balipa Community High School Principal. Watching the clinic deteriorate over the years, Mr Bapo says its condition now is unfit even to house sick patients let alone nurses work under.
