BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
A total of 164 new registered nurses are set to join the Solomon Islands health workforce after having completed their Supervised Practice Programme (SPP) probation.
Speaking as guest of honour at the 2026 Nursing Registration Ceremony held at St Barnabas Cathedral yesterday, Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Morris Toiraena challenged them to lead with compassion, serve with integrity, and never lose sight of patients at the heart of every shift.
Addressing the nurses under this year’s theme ‘Our Nurses, Our Future, Empowered Nurses Lives’, he stressed on the critical role nurses play to strengthen the nation’s health system and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Toiraena urged the nurses to serve with humility, dedication and respect, particularly in rural and remote communities, where their work can make a significant difference in people’s lives.
He also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to achieve universal health coverage by investing in a strong and capable health workforce, noting that nurses remain the backbone of healthcare delivery throughout the country.
Speaking to the Island Sun yesterday, newly registered nurse Jean Poloso said she was extremely happy and excited about her accomplishment, and looks forward to serve with compassion.
“Out of every hardworking effort, my parents’ support and the struggles I faced during my probation, this is now a breakthrough for me. I am so thankful and proud to become a registered nurse,” Poloso said.
Toiraena concluded by congratulating the newly registered nurses, saying that they are now an important part of the country’s vision to build an equitable, sustainable and people-centred health system.
Photo credit: Jean Poloso
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