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…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The national figures of Malaria and Dengue cases are increasing, it is reported. Chief Executive Officer for National Referral Hospital Dr George Malefoasi said, “I can confirm to you that is Malaria case increasing in Honiara…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says that addressing the use of Copen by school students and children is not for authorities alone to address. He says parents too must teach their children at home. He said selling of…
National referral hospital on standby as authorities monitor drug shortage BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The national referral hospital will continue with full services as it monitors the issue of drug shortage. Drug shortage has become serious it has triggered the…
