Health Archive July 2011
Taiwan Assist in MDGs 4 & 5
Republic of China, Taiwan today extended its assistance to help the country meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) following the opening of a health training workshop in Honiara.
Teenage Prostitution on the Rise
Government ministries and NGO's involved in promoting safe sex in the Solomon Islands believe teenage prostitution is on the rise as a result of poor economic conditions in the country.
Japan to Officially Hand Over Gizo Hospital
The new Gizo Hospital will be handed over to the Solomon Islands Government next month.
Solomons Ranks High in STI Study
A recent study has suggested that Solomon Islands have a relatively high sexually transmitted infection (STI) rate among teenagers.
American Flying Doctors Arrive in Solomon Islands
An advance team of the Flying Doctors of America (FDOA) has arrived in Honiara ahead of a group of surgeons and other medical specialists.
Faulty Generator Blamed for Power Failure at the Hospital
Hospital Authorities have confirmed that the hospital's standby generator was rendered faulty, resulting in the longer than expected power outage at the hospital over the weekend.
One Hour Power Blackout at the Hospital
Lives were at risk at the National Referral Hospital late last night following a power blackout that lasted for almost an hour.