Australia steps in with 4-month stock of essential drugs & consumables BY IRWIN ANGIKI Australia has stepped in to aid Solomon Islands with much needed medicines. This four-month supply of out-of-stock essential drugs and consumables comes amid a drug-shortage crisis…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO MINISTRY of Health and Medical Service is seeing increases in the number of Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI), HIV, unwanted pregnancies and unsafe sex. This is according to the Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO MINISTRY of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has praised Solomon Island Planned Parenthood (SIPPA) for taking the lead in sexual and reproductive health services in the country. Minister for MHMS Dr Culwick Togamana lauded SIPPA on…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO MINISTRY of health and medical services (MHMS) is looking at revising its mental health policy and bringing it to cabinet following increasing number of individuals suffering from psychotic mental disorders. This was confirmed by Chief Executive…
SIPPA and health authorities urge women to test amid growing cases BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The number of cervical cancer cases in the country has grown – silently. SIPPA and health authorities are sounding the alarm calling on women to…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO ELDERLY men have been encouraged to seek medical advice if faced with difficulties when passing urine or see blood in urine. Chief Executive Officer of the National Referral Hospital Dr George Malefoasi says, “With prostate cancer,…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI clinic has over the past weeks reported an increase in malaria and diarrhoea cases in certain communities within Auki. A statement from the clinic said there is increase in cases for both diseases in certain communities…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO ALL women are encouraged to do health check-ups for breast and cervical cancer at the clinics and hospitals. Chief Executive Officer of the National Referral Hospital Dr George Malefoasi voiced this at a recent press conference. …
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO PLANS to construct a new mental health acute ward to accommodate individuals who are suffering from neurotic and psychotic mental disorders prior and during the upcoming Pacific Games 2023 in November is progressing now. This was…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Malaita province is facing a shortage of medicine, a problem which has been ongoing for nearly a month. Malaria cases are also reportedly increasing in Auki and surrounding communities. Patients to clinics are being sent home with…
