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Ministry of Health and Medical Services

Western Province Declared ‘No Open Defecation’ in Seven Villages

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in collaboration with the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and UNICEF, today celebrated a major milestone – the declaration of seven additional ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) villages in Western Province.

1 Nov 2025

Children
Wale says UNICEF report on child abuse ‘alarming’
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says alarming reports of child abuse in the Solomon Islands and the region as a whole is a serious matter. Hon Wale made the comments following reports released in the media by UNICEF on the shocking rate of child abuse in the region including Solomon Islands.
6 Mar 2025
European Union
Gov’t Commits to Smooth Delivery of EU-Provincial Governance Service Delivery Project
The National Government through the Ministry of Provincial Government is committed to coordinate with all implementing partners for the smooth delivery of the new EU-funded provincial governance and service delivery project.
15 Sept 2022
Solomon Islands
UNICEF’s Pacific Representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare
The new United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF’s Pacific representative Mr. Jonathan Veitch had formally introduced himself to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. Mr.
22 Aug 2022
Breaking News
Solomon expected to record highest childbirth in New Year day according to UNICEF
Solomon Islands is estimated to have the highest birth of new born babies in the Pacific on New Year’s day according to UNICEF. Scoop Independent News reports, countries expected to have the highest birth on New Year’s day is Solomon Islands with 53 births followed by Fiji with 45 births, Vanuatu…
3 Jan 2021
Government
New Cervical cancer vaccine launched
The Ministry of health and medical services has launched the new Human papilloma virus in Honiara today in a bid to battle cervical cancer in the country.
15 May 2019
Disaster
UNICEF CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MAKIRA QUAKE VICTIMS
UNICEF continues to support the current emergency response efforts to affected communities in Makira province with the provision of education, water and hygiene supplies, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in early December 2016.
5 Jan 2017
Government
NATIONAL COLD CHAIN POLICY LAUNCHED BY UNICEF & HEALTH MINISTRY
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.
2 Oct 2016