THE Taiwanese government on Tuesday stepped in to donate medical supplies worth SBD$80,000 to the National Referral Hospital (NRH). This was part of its quick response to the current drug situation which, is said to be in short supply at the country’s main hospital in Honiara. As a faithful developing partner in health sector, the…
THE Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has assured the general public that his ministry has not run out of funds as some people might speculate. Doctor Tenneth Dalipanda, made the statement on Sunday at the press conference after the Prime Minister Rick Hou has called for an urgent…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed grave concerns over the medication shortage the country is facing that have reportedly led to mix up of medication as nurses and doctors work their best to substitute commonly used drugs for patient treatment. SICCI urges the Government and the Ministry of Health and…
Police Traffic Officers in Honiara have made several arrests over the weekend, on the capital’s roads. Seven drivers have been arrested, for different traffic offenses altogether. “Three people were charged for careless driving, two charged for drunken driving, one charged for driving an unlicensed motor vehicle and one for reckless and dangerous driving. “Those charged…
SINPF to purchase Auki plaza By BIRA’AU WILSON SAENIIn Auki THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon own the controversial Auki Plaza, in Malaita province for SBD3.5 million, following an auction deal. This was confirmed to the Solomon Star, by the Premier of Malaita province, Peter Ramohia. Yesterday, the premier and the SINPF…
The 2018 Women of Courage Award recipient, Emma Garo, says the intentions of the Family Protection Act (FPA) 2014 to safeguard and protect victims of domestic violence is good but the question is whether or not the Act is achieving its lofty goals? She was speaking last week after receiving her award. Ms Garo said…
THE Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has accused Prime Minister, Rick Hou, for downplaying the drug shortages crisis at National Referral Hospital. This came after Mr Hou said NRH has not reached a crisis points in its drug shortages as reported in the media. Charles Dausabea, who is outspoken on national interests, claimed there is a…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou says the shortage of drugs and essential suppliers at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara is due to poor communication problem and the process involved to get the medications. He revealed this to the media on Sunday in an urgent press conference. However, he said the drug shortage situation is…
Opposition wants PS sacked The Parliamentary opposition group has reiterated their call for the removal of the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda. This came amidst the current health crisis faced by the National Referral Hospital – the acute medicine shortage. In a statement yesterday, Opposition Leader Manasseh…
HEALTH CRISIS By COMFORT MAENI THE Government is urged to declare a ‘State of Emergency’ at the National Referral Hospital(NRH) in Honiara. Solomon Islands Medical Association (SIMA) made the call yesterday, as the shortage of medicines and consumables at the NRH reached crisis point. “The Ministry of Health and Medical Service should declare NRH as…