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From TC Maila to the next cyclone: Solomon Islands turns lessons into emergency readiness

Nowhere in the world do climate shocks affect people’s lives and the continuity of lifesaving health services more than in the Pacific. When Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila struck Solomon Islands on 10 April 2026, health workers in Choiseul and Western Province saw how quickly a storm can cut…

16 Sept 2026

Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Health Minister support Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai strongly endorsed and supported the Draft Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office) 76th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM)…
22 Oct 2025
Health
Health Ministry and World Bank launches Safe, Green, and Climate-Proof Healthcare Facility Initiative
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Safe, Green, and Climate-Proof Healthcare Facility Initiative.
20 Sept 2024
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
Government
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
Diplomacy
WHO WESTERN PACIFIC REP MET PM SOGAVARE
The visiting World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo has met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara today. Dr. Shin is visiting Solomon Islands this week as part of his regional tour of the Western Pacific Region.
20 Jul 2016
Laws
WHO ASSISTS RSIPF PROCURE FIRST BREATHALYZER
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assisting the Royal Solomon Islands Police procure the country’s first breathe analysis equipment. Police Commissioner Frank Prendagast says the Ministry of Justice has come onboard to develop the legislation to underpin the use of the device.
13 Feb 2016
Communities
NO CLEAR EXPLANATION ON DE-WATERING CAUSED FEAR FOR PEOPLE
Coastal communities from Tenaru to Metapona river in Northeast Guadalcanal are calling on responsible authorities to provide a clearer explanation of the proposed de-watering process of the Gold ridge Tailings Storage Facility.
24 Jul 2015
Government
TOBACCO CONTROL ACT ENFORCEMENT A CHALLENGE: Dr. GEOFFRY
Director of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Geoffery Kenilorea says ‘enforcing’ the Tobacco Control Act remains a challenge to overcome.
1 Jun 2015
Communities
W.H.O CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISK OF DAM
The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a rapid environmental health risk assessment of the tailings storage facility (dam) at Gold Ridge Mine in Guadalcanal. This is being requested by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). WHO Representative, Dr.
12 Mar 2015
Healthcare
HEALTH AUTHORITIES HOSTED INTERFAITH CONFERENCE
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and World Health Organization (WHO) have hosted an interfaith conference on health promotion for non-communicable disease prevention.
4 Mar 2015
Healthcare
W.H.O REAFFIRMED COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LEPROSY
Today is World Leprosy Day and the World Health Organisation (WHO) is reflecting on the progress made and reaffirms its commitment to supporting patients with leprosy in Solomon Islands. Leprosy is, by definition, eliminated in Solomon Islands.
25 Jan 2015