ITS a relief for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services as it announced the arrival of a crucial consignment of blood bags which were delivered last week, to the National Medical Stores.
This new stock comes after a shortfall that resulted from a specification error during the procurement process that affected reduced blood supplies over the past two weeks, ensuring that vital services can continue as normal.
Following successful discussions with the supplier and with now the replenishment of blood bags, routine services including blood collection, transportation, safe transfusions, and blood donation drives are now back to normal, providing essential support for patients across the Solomon Islands.
The availability of these supplies is critical for the well-being of individuals who rely on blood transfusions due to medical conditions, surgeries, or emergencies.
In addition to the delivery of blood bags, other general medical supplies are being prepared to be dispatched to several provincial health centres this week, to ensure continued access to healthcare throughout the country. Supplies will be dispatched this week to the following health facilities:
- Totongo Rural Health Center
- Nila in the Shortlands
- Tingoa Area Health Center
- Bonala Nurse Aid Post
- Pelau Nurse Aid Post
- Tulagi Hospital
- Kirakira Hospital
- Taheramo Area Health Center
- Buala Hospital
- Kiluúfi Hospital
- Maluú Hospital
- Seghe Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services remains committed to ensuring the consistent availability of medicines and consumables at health facilities across the Solomon Islands.
This is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare services to meet the needs of all communities throughout Solomon Islands.
– MHMS
