The Literacy Network Solomon Islands celebrates ‘International Mother Language Day’ today at the National Museum. This year’s theme is: ‘Local Languages for Global Citizenship: Spotlight on Science’.
UN Women Solomon Islands will next week join International Women’s Day celebration in Honiara. International Women’s Day is celebrated to acknowledge progress made for women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality in the region.
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr Chris Becha has called for unity in the work to raise awareness on leprosy. Speaking at a Service to mark World Leprosy Day on Sunday, Dr Becha said the theme for the 2014 World Leprosy Day – “Joining Forces – Accelerating Progress”…
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.
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…