BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has reaffirmed its relationship with the Malaita provincial government.
This followed an endorsement by Malaita’s premier Elijah Asilaua of their partnership.
Asilaua and his government hosted SIPPA Executive Director Jack Martin and staff yesterday (Thursday, March 20) in Auki.
They discussed ongoing SIPPA initiatives in Malaita and charted a path towards expanded service delivery.
SIPPA’s critical role in providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including family planning, maternal health support, HIV/AIDS prevention, and youth outreach programmes was highlighted yesterday.
Mr Martin said with the province’s support, SIPPA aims to deploy mobile clinics, train community-based workers and strengthen youth-friendly services across Malaita.
According to SIPPA’s statement, both parties agreed to collaborate to implement focusing on resource mobilisation, community engagement and monitoring frameworks.
Asilaua commended SIPPA’s efforts, particularly in urban and peri-urban centres and emphasised the urgent need to extend SIPPA services to all five regions of Malaita Province to ensure equitable access for rural and remote communities.
“SIPPA’s programmes have transformed lives in Malaita, but we must bridge the gaps in underserved regions. Together, we must ensure and work toward inclusiveness of the program for all communities in Malaita,” said Asilaua.
The Premier’s office will support and facilitate meetings with the Provincial Health Advisory Committee and welcomes SIPPA’s continued engagement and participation, according to the SIPPA statement.
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