Health Archive September 2009
First Lady's Charity Group Helps Establish Cancer Research Facility
The First Lady's Charity Group has donated its pink ribbon funds - worth half a million dollars - to open the first ever cancer research facility in the country.
Hospital Needs More Nurses
Hospital Authorities say more nurses are needed in surgery at the National Referral Hospital.
New Cancer Registry for Solomons
The National Referral Hospital will today open its new cancer registry.
Health Minister Assures Makira-Ulawa of New Hospital
The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Clay Forau, has assured medical authorities in Makira Ulawa Province of his commitment to press for the building of a new hospital for Makira-Ulawa province.
35% Reservation in Government Budget Hits Hard on Health Sector
The 35 % reservation imposed by the government on this year's budget has had an adverse effect on health and medical services throughout the country.
Review of National Referral Hospital
The national parliament has been told to pay particular attention on why services provided by the National Referral Hospital are poor or not up to expected standards.
Parliament Committee Wants Quality Medical Services
The Parliamentary special select committee, set up to look into the quality of medical services provided at the National Referral Hospital has held its first public inquiry Tuesday.