HEALTH

Premier Pongi pleased with China Medical Team’s visit

By JOHN HOUANIHAU Mr. Derek Pongi, Premier of Rennell and Bellona Province, has expressed his satisfaction with the China Medical Team’s visit to his province. “I...

3rd China Medical Team conducts free clinic in Rennell and Bellona province

By JOHN HOUANIHAU The 3rd China Medical Team (CMT) in the Solomon Islands conducted a five-day free medical clinic in Rennell and Bellona Province from...

Health minister urges unified effort to tackle NCD crisis

BY INDY MAEALASIA A collective effort has been emphasised as essential in addressing the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Solomon Islands.   “But health(ministry)...

HEAVY FINANCIAL BURDEN

-The average cost of one NCD admission ranges from $18,238 to $26,465. -Diabetes, a major NCD, accounts for 20% of the Ministry of Health and...

PM unveils new measures to tackle tobacco consumption

BY INDY MAEALASIA PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has announced a series of new measures aimed at reducing tobacco consumption nationwide, marking a decisive effort to...

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