BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The people of Central Islands Province (CIP) and surrounding communities in Tulagi have every reason to be thankful and celebrate.
Central Island Premier Michale Salini echoed this on Friday last week when his province officially took ownership of the province’s newly renovated Tulagi Hospital.
He told delegates and his people that the Tulagi Hospital was one of the few health facilities built by the colonial administration before independence.
He said that it was not until the early 90s that a mini-hospital was built by the Government, and it took another 30-plus years to get to where it is today.
“Although it took that long we have been very patient and hoping that one day it will come, and that day is finally here. Thank you to those who made it all possible. That is why we have every reason to be thankful and celebrate,’’ said Salini.
“As a Premier of Central Province, your presence for gracing this momentous occasion for the handing over of the renovated and the new look Tulagi Hospital means a lot to me and my people,’’ Salini said.
He said that accessing quality health services is a basic right of every Solomon Islander, including his people in Central Islands.
“The occasion that we witness today is a testament to the Government’s commitment to that basic right. That is why me and my people are so proud and happy this morning,’’ he said.
Premier Salini also appealed to the Health Minister and his permanent secretary to ensure that other services for the people of CIP are provided.
“Please ensure that all the services are provided here. I know this is yet another big step that needs to be taken to ensure that the beautiful facility we have here is fully utilised,’’ he said.
He said that the successful completion of the Hospital demonstrates what can be achieved through working together.
“My good people of Central Province, having such a project like this doesn’t come very often. That is why I am calling on all of us to look after this beautiful facility so that we can continue to use it for many more years to come,’’ said Salini.
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