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100 TB cases in the country

Around one hundred people with Tuberculosis, TB, are estimated to be in the community, says Dr. Anu Pama Hazarika. Dr. Hazarika who is the World Health Organisation’s Advisor for Communicable Diseases in Solomon Islands made the revelation at today’s World Tuberculosis Day celebrations in Honiara.

26 Mar 2019

Health
Fight against NCDs is underway in Honiara
A week long testing of non-communicable diseases begins today in Honiara. The ‘Honiara Health Expo’ was organized by the Honiara City Council’s Health Division in collaboration with a Primary Health Care team from Atoifi Hospital in East Malaita.
16 Jul 2018
Communities
PROPER SANITATION VITAL FOR GOOD HEALTH
Having and using proper sanitation is one of the most important factors of good health. Ambassador of the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan His Excellency Te-sun Yu made the statement during the launch of Funaafou and Niuleni sanitation project.
3 Jan 2017
Top Most Beautiful Places You Must Visit in Your Life
The world is delightful. It is loaded with awesome spots that the majority of us don’t know they truly exist. From great waterfalls, and lost urban areas, to secretive historic points and characteristic marvels, here is an accumulation of some amazing spots to visit and to fill your spirit with…
23 Dec 2016
Honiara City
FREESTYLE DANCE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED YOUTHS
The freestyle dance culture has negatively influenced youths’ lifestyle and the Honiara City Council must be partly blamed for promoting it, claims a parent. The Honiara parent says she has watched youths involve more in freestyle activities than spending time indoors and on school work.
21 Apr 2016
Communities
DREAMCAST DRAMA PERFORMED IN SCHOOLS AND VILLAGES
Fourteen schools and surrounding villages in Honiara and Guadalcanal are being treated to a performance by Dreamcast Drama Group. The performance, which uses drama, songs, dancing and demonstrations, is being performed as part of a Handwashing Campaign coordinated by Ministry of Health…
14 Apr 2016
Healthcare
PEOPLE TOLD TO CHANGE ATTITUDE TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT
A north Malaita man has called on Solomon Islanders to change their attitude, character and behaivour towards keeping the Honiara City clean. A Jack Ogofura from Bita’ama told SIBC News, the reason why there is so much rubbish in Honiara City is because people have a careless attitude.
29 Jan 2016
Church
PRIEST CONCERNED OVER RISE IN DIVORCE CASES
Christian faiths in Solomon Islands should recognise and deal with the rising rate of divorce cases in the country before it becomes an incurable social disorder.
25 Nov 2015
Communities
COMMUNITIES FEARED SIMPLE LIFESTYLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND CYCLONES
Communities within North Malaita, Malaita Province fear their simple lifestyle may not withstand the impacts of future cyclones. Cyclone Raquel caused considerable damage to houses and food trees.
6 Jul 2015
Agriculture
SOLOMON ISLANDERS TOLD TO EAT MORE LOCALLY GROWN FOOD
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock has encouraged Solomon Islanders to consume large amounts of locally grown food to prevent “non-communicable or lifestyle diseases”, currently on the rise in the country.
3 Feb 2015
Government
CIGARETTE PRICES INCREASED IN HONIARA
Cigarettes have just gotten expensive, as the Finance Minister Rick Hou announces an increased excise duty of 10 per cent on all manufactured and imported tobacco products.
9 Sept 2014
Dengue Fever
HEALTH AUTHORITIES RECORDED OVER 50 DIARRHEA CASES
The National Referral Hospital has this week recorded more than 50 new cases of diarrhea. Confirming this to the local media, National Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr George Manimu says statistics show an increasing trend for Honiara alone. “Just diarrhea alone, watery diarrhea.
11 Apr 2014