Kukum Clinic operational next Monday
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Kukum Area Health Centre in East Honiara will resume providing health services for communities in Honiara starting next week. This follows today\’s …
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Investigation ongoing following missing drugs at Kilu\’ufi Hospital
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of essential medical drugs at the Kilu\’ufi Hospital…
Dangerous Trend: Penile Injections Surge Among Youth in Noro, Health Officials Warn
By Alfred Pagepitu A concerning trend involving the injection of baby oil and other foreign substances into the penis for enlargement has prompted urgent warnings from…
Arao clinic ablution block nears completion
By Mary Idu Burumaea Work on the Arao Clinic ablution block in Lau Mbaelelea constituency, Malaita province is nearly completed. Work on the facility was started…
Diarrhoeal Outbreak in Honiara and provinces: Public Urged to Continue Good Hygiene Practices as Response Interventions Expand Nationally
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to respond to a diarrhoeal disease outbreak affecting Honiara and the provinces. Over 3,000 cases have now…
Cervical cancer: A top killer for women and girls in Solomon Islands
By Lachlan Eddie Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women and girls in Solomon Islands. Guadalcanal Provincial Health Director Dr. Rayboy…
More land required for health development
By Lachlan Eddie The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Paul Bosawai, has called on all provincial premiers to allocate a minimum of 10 hectares…
Health Ministry confirms diarrhoeal outbreak in Honiara and Guadalcanal
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to actively monitor the increasing trend in diarrhoeal disease through its weekly syndromic surveillance system, and has…
Naha Health Centre reaches halfway milestone with roofing installed
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete. Australian High Commissioner,…
NRH detect Rota Virus cases, public urged to practice hygiene
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Emergency Department has detected Rota Virus cases and reported a 22% increase in diarrhoeal cases as per the hospital’s daily Situation…