Category: Health

Health Ministry confirms diarrhoeal outbreak in Honiara and Guadalcanal
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Health Ministry confirms diarrhoeal outbreak in Honiara and Guadalcanal

Fredrick Kusu- July 3, 2025

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to actively monitor the increasing trend in diarrhoeal disease through its weekly syndromic surveillance system, and ... Read More

Naha Health Centre reaches halfway milestone with roofing installed
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Naha Health Centre reaches halfway milestone with roofing installed

Fredrick Kusu- June 20, 2025

The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete. Australian High ... Read More

NRH detect Rota Virus cases, public urged to practice hygiene
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NRH detect Rota Virus cases, public urged to practice hygiene

Fredrick Kusu- June 18, 2025

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Emergency Department has detected Rota Virus cases and reported a 22% increase in diarrhoeal cases as per the hospital’s daily ... Read More

A milestone achievement and Groundbreaking Advancement in Cardiac Care, A FIRST for Solomon Islands
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A milestone achievement and Groundbreaking Advancement in Cardiac Care, A FIRST for Solomon Islands

Eliza Kukutu- June 12, 2025

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first-ever Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) performed on Thursday 5th June ... Read More

Authorities urged to address Copen drug
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Authorities urged to address Copen drug

Fredrick Kusu- June 4, 2025

By Taromane Martin Police and other responsible authorities must wake up and address the manufacturing and alarming use of Copen within Honiara schools, as the ... Read More

NRH Comprehensive Medical Center receives donated medical equipment ahead of full operation
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NRH Comprehensive Medical Center receives donated medical equipment ahead of full operation

Fredrick Kusu- May 20, 2025

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) today received medical equipment from the Jiangsu Jiangdu Company (JJC).  The JJC is the Chinese contractor ... Read More

Central Honiara Constituency boosts HCC health service delivery with brand-new vehicles
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Central Honiara Constituency boosts HCC health service delivery with brand-new vehicles

Fredrick Kusu- May 6, 2025

The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) office has provided timely support with the delivery of two brand-new 15-seater buses worth $497,231.80 to the Honiara City Council ... Read More