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) cannot do this alone,” Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dr Paul Bosawai stated.
“It is all of us together to fight against non-communicable diseases. It’s all sectors, both the public and the private sector, communities and families. We are all together in this fight against NCD,” he added.
With the new comprehensive medical center designed to provide specialized services for those suffering from NCD complications, the MHMS is stepping up its efforts to combat the crisis.
“My ministry is more determined than ever to tackle the silent killer of the NCD to ensure a vision towards universal health coverage for the people of Solomon Islands,” Bosawai said.
He further emphasized that the ministry is focused on strengthening strategies and interventions in primary health care and community health to address the issue more effectively.
Bosawai stated that seven of ten patients at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) are suffering from some form of NCD-related condition, including diabetes, stroke, and heart and kidney diseases.
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