BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Premier of Guadalcanal Province, William Atu said his government recently reopened three clinics in the province.
These clinics are part of 10 clinics that were closed in previous years due to issues related to land and other challenges.
Premier Atu made the announcement during the 19th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Gwaena’alu Association, formerly known as the Moro Movement at the Turarana Cultural Centre in Central Guadalcanal last week.
He described the reopening of the clinics as a significant achievement, reflecting his government’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access for communities across the province.
“The closure of these clinics in past years created challenges for the people of rural Guadalcanal. However, since my government took office, we have successfully reopened three clinics; one on the Weather Coast and two on the western side of the province,” the Premier said.
Atu also acknowledged the crucial support from landowners and other stakeholders, which played a key role in the reopening process.
He stressed the importance of respecting healthcare workers, particularly nurses, in the province.
“One of the main reasons these clinics closed in the past was due to hostility towards the nurses working there. Land issues also contributed to the closures.
“I want to urge our people to respect our nurses. We should allow them to use our land and sea to grow food and fish, so they can stay with us and continue to serve our communities,” Atu said.
The Premier reassured the public that his government remains committed to improve the health sector and address other issues that will contribute to the overall development of Guadalcanal province.
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