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The Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara has moved to round-the-clock birthing and primary medical care, six weeks after it opened, the Australian High Commission said.
霍尼亚拉的纳哈分娩和城市健康中心在开业六周后已转为全天候分娩和初级医疗服务,澳大利亚高级专员表示。
BY TONY IROGA THE Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has successfully completed a targeted mobile clinic outreach in North Malaita, expanding access to essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for rural communities. The outreach program, which ran from September 27 to October 2, 2026, was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Malu’u Area Health Centre. Speaking to Island Sun today, SIPPA Registered nurse (RN) of Malu’u branch Mrs. Nester Suinao highlighted the importance of bringing healthcare services directly to the people in rural areas. “The initiative was led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and Malu’u Area Health Centre, with SIPPA supporting the delivery of SRH services, including family planning and HPV screening,” Mrs. Suinao said. She said that SIPPA volunteers played a crucial role in community engagement throughout the operation by facilitating focus group discussions that allowed local residents to express their health needs. “SIPPA volunteers supported the outreach through community engagement and focus group discussions, creating opportunities for community members to share their experiences, concerns, and perspectives on SRH,” she explained. The mobile outreach team successfully delivered services across five rural communities in North Malaita, including Arao, Fo’ondo, Mbita’ama, Afufu, and Orukalia. Mrs. Suinao expressed gratitude to the local leaders and residents for their strong participation and support throughout the week-long mission. “The feedback from the communities we reached was very positive, with many expressed that the program was deeply needed and helpful for people living in rural areas,” Mrs. Suinao said. Addressing future initiatives, she affirmed SIPPA’s long-term dedication to rural health coverage while noting operational dependencies. “SIPPA remains committed to supporting the delivery of vital SRH information and services to rural communities and working alongside health authorities and local leadership,” she said. She added they are looking forward to conducting more community outreaches in the future, subject to available financial budget and resources.” Following the completion of the Malaita mission, Mrs. Suinao revealed that SIPPA teams have deployed to Choiseul Province to undertake similar clinical interventions. “Our SIPPA team is currently deployed on a humanitarian recovery outreach in South Choiseul, where they are conducting a similar healthcare program for local communities,” she confirmed. [SIPPA team during last week’s outreached in North Malaita communities. Photo- Supplied.]
作者:托尼·伊罗加 所罗门群岛计划生育协会(SIPPA)成功完成了在北马莱塔的针对性流动诊所外展,扩大了农村社区对基本性和生殖健康(SRH)服务的获取。 该外展项目于2026年9月27日至10月2日进行,合作方包括卫生和医疗服务部(MHMS)和马鲁地区健康中心。 今天在《岛屿太阳》上,SIPPA马鲁分支的注册护士(RN)内斯特·苏伊纳奥强调了将医疗服务直接带到农村地区的重要性。 “该倡议由卫生和医疗服务部和马鲁地区健康中心主导,SIPPA支持提供SRH服务,包括计划生育和HPV筛查,”苏伊纳奥女士表示。 她表示,SIPPA志愿者在整个活动中发挥了关键作用,通过促进焦点小组讨论,使当地居民能够表达他们的健康需求。 “在外展过程中,SIPPA志愿者通过社区参与和焦点小组讨论,创造了社区成员分享他们的经验、关切和对SRH的看法的机会,”她解释道。 流动外展团队成功在北马莱塔的五个农村社区提供了服务,包括阿拉奥、福翁多、姆比塔阿马、阿富富和奥鲁卡利亚。 苏伊纳奥女士对当地领导和居民在为期一周的任务中的积极参与和支持表示感谢。 “我们所接触的社区反馈非常积极,许多人表示该项目对生活在农村地区的人们是非常必要和有帮助的,”苏伊纳奥女士说。 在谈到未来的倡议时,她重申SIPPA对农村健康覆盖的长期承诺,同时指出运营的依赖性。 “SIPPA将继续致力于向农村社区提供重要的SRH信息和服务,并与卫生当局和地方领导共同合作,”她表示。 她补充说,他们期待在未来进行更多的社区外展,具体取决于可用的财务预算和资源。 在完成马莱塔任务后,苏伊纳奥女士透露,SIPPA团队已派往乔伊瑟尔省进行类似的临床干预。 “我们的SIPPA团队目前正在南乔伊瑟尔进行人道主义恢复外展,正在为当地社区开展类似的医疗项目,”她确认道。 [SIPPA团队在上周北马莱塔社区的外展活动中。照片-提供。]
BY TONY IROGA All vendors selling cooked and ready-to-eat food at the Honiara Central Market must complete mandatory food safety training and obtain a valid permit by Monday, 12 October 2026, or risk having their food confiscated and destroyed. The Honiara City Council (HCC) issued the directive in an official public notice today, warning that strict enforcement will begin immediately following the deadline. According to the statement from HCC, the new requirements apply to all local market vendors as well as traders traveling from other provinces to sell food in the capital. The mandate covers cooked meals, rice, noodles, meat, fish, vegetables, fresh-cut fruits, prepared juices, cakes, pies, and pancakes. To obtain a Ready-to-Eat Food Permit, vendors must complete prescribed food safety training before undergoing a health inspection. HCC Health Inspectors will assess personal hygiene, food storage, clean water access, waste disposal, and general cleanliness. “No valid food safety training, no permit,” HCC stated in its official warning. “No valid food permit, no sale of cooked or ready-to-eat food.” The council emphasized that unauthorized food will be removed or destroyed by authorized Environmental Health Officers starting October 12 to prevent food-borne illnesses across the community. Members of the public are also urged to buy food only from certified vendors who maintain proper hygiene standards. [Vendors and buyers at the Honiara Central market. Photo- HCC]
作者:托尼·伊罗加 所有在霍尼亚拉中央市场销售熟食和即食食品的摊贩必须在2026年10月12日(星期一)之前完成强制性的食品安全培训并获得有效许可证,否则将面临食品被没收和销毁的风险。 霍尼亚拉市议会(HCC)今天在官方公告中发布了这一指令,警告称严格执法将在截止日期后立即开始。 根据HCC的声明,新要求适用于所有本地市场摊贩以及从其他省份前来首都销售食品的商贩。该规定涵盖熟食、米饭、面条、肉类、鱼类、蔬菜、新鲜切水果、果汁、蛋糕、馅饼和煎饼。 要获得即食食品许可证,摊贩必须在进行健康检查之前完成规定的食品安全培训。HCC的健康检查员将评估个人卫生、食品储存、清洁水源的获取、废物处理和整体清洁度。 HCC在其官方警告中表示:“没有有效的食品安全培训,就没有许可证。没有有效的食品许可证,就不能销售熟食或即食食品。” 市议会强调,从10月12日起,未经授权的食品将被授权的环境卫生官员移除或销毁,以防止社区内的食源性疾病。 公众也被敦促只从保持适当卫生标准的认证摊贩处购买食品。 [霍尼亚拉中央市场的摊贩和买家。照片- HCC]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Guadalcanal Province is facing a critical healthcare shortfall, operating without a provincial hospital despite a massive population surge. Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Willie Atu issued a fierce demand for immediate infrastructure development, revealing that a formal plan is now underway following positive breakthrough discussions with the national Government for Regional Advancement and Transformation (GREAT). Speaking during a handover of the Ruavatu parish community hall last month, Premier Atu sounded the alarm on the province’s stark demographic reality. Mr Atu said Guadalcanal’s population skyrocketed to 154,022, growing at an aggressive annual rate of 3.2 percent, significantly higher than the national growth rate of 2.6 percent according to the 2019 census, He adds that despite the province has a high population compared to other provinces that already possess their own operational provincial hospitals, Guadalcanal continues to lack a hospital for its people. “My challenge as the premier of Guadalcanal Province is how I can serve the people... in vital services such as education and health,” Premier Atu said. He said that the healthcare crisis reached a deadly tipping point during the global pandemic, COVID-19 where Guadalcanal residents paid the ultimate price for this infrastructural gap. “Even during the COVID-19 period, where you met death just in front of your face, the people of Guadalcanal were rejected when trying to go to the National Referral Hospital (NRH),” Premier Atu recalled. The premier condemned the exclusion, calling the rejection of dying citizens a profound and lasting concern for the entire province. He said the systemic neglect prompted him to confront the national government during this year’s Guadalcanal Second Appointed Day celebrations. “Following my pledge on that day, the GREAT government sent their delegation to discuss the matter with us and we told them that the province already have a plan for the hospital to serve the people of Guadalcanal,” Premier Atu confirmed. While expressing gratitude to the national government for coming to the table to finalize the strategies, Premier Atu maintained that execution remains paramount to solving the province’s ongoing humanitarian and healthcare emergency. [Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Willie Atu expressing the significance of having a provincial hospital. Photo – John Houanihau.]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 瓜达尔卡纳尔省面临严重的医疗短缺,尽管人口激增,却没有省医院。 瓜达尔卡纳尔省省长威利·阿图(Willie Atu)强烈要求立即进行基础设施建设,透露在与国家政府进行积极突破性讨论后,正式计划现已启动。 在上个月的鲁阿瓦图教区社区大厅交接仪式上,阿图省长对该省严峻的人口现实发出了警告。 阿图表示,根据2019年的人口普查,瓜达尔卡纳尔的人口激增至154,022,年增长率高达3.2%,显著高于全国2.6%的增长率。 他补充说,尽管该省的人口相较于其他已经拥有运营省医院的省份较多,瓜达尔卡纳尔仍然缺乏为其人民提供医院。 “作为瓜达尔卡纳尔省的省长,我面临的挑战是如何为人民提供服务......在教育和健康等重要服务方面,”阿图省长说。 他说,医疗危机在全球疫情期间达到了致命的临界点,瓜达尔卡纳尔的居民为这一基础设施缺口付出了沉重代价。 “即使在COVID-19期间,当你面对死亡时,瓜达尔卡纳尔的人民在试图前往国家转诊医院(NRH)时被拒绝,”阿图省长回忆道。 省长谴责这种排斥,称拒绝垂死公民是整个省的深刻和持久的担忧。 他说,系统性的忽视促使他在今年的瓜达尔卡纳尔第二任命日庆祝活动中向国家政府提出质疑。 “在我当日的承诺之后,GREAT政府派遣代表团与我们讨论此事,我们告诉他们该省已经有计划为瓜达尔卡纳尔人民提供医院,”阿图省长确认。 在对国家政府表示感谢以便最终确定战略的同时,阿图省长强调,执行仍然是解决该省持续人道主义和医疗紧急情况的关键。 [瓜达尔卡纳尔省省长威利·阿图(Willie Atu)强调拥有省医院的重要性。照片 - 约翰·霍阿尼哈乌。]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced plans to shift the management of overseas medical treatment funds for Members of Parliament from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) directly to Parliament to ensure a transparent, non-political process. Wale responds to questions ask last week during his press conference, regarding the use of public funds for MPs seeking healthcare abroad. Prime Minister Wale clarified that these treatments are legally governed by the Parliamentary Entitlements Regulations and set by the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission. He said that currently, members are eligible for funding strictly on a medical referral basis. While the budget for overseas treatment has historically been held within the PMO, Wale revealed that from next year onwards, the fund will be budgeted and managed under the supervision of the Clerk to Parliament. The Prime Minister emphasized that the health of MPs is important, but noted that keeping the fund within the PMO leaves it vulnerable to being politicised. He said moving the administration to Parliament will ensure that funding simply follows the established legal process. [PM wale speaking to local media during the press conference. Photo- John Houanihau.]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 总理马修·瓦尔宣布计划将国会议员的海外医疗治疗基金的管理从总理办公室(PMO)直接转移至国会,以确保透明和非政治化的过程。 瓦尔在上周的新闻发布会上回应了关于国会议员寻求海外医疗保健时使用公共资金的问题。 总理瓦尔澄清,这些治疗是由国会津贴条例合法管理的,并由国会津贴委员会设定。 他说,目前,成员的资金资格严格基于医疗转诊。 虽然海外治疗的预算历史上一直由总理办公室管理,但瓦尔透露,从明年开始,该基金将由国会书记监督进行预算和管理。 总理强调,国会议员的健康很重要,但指出将基金保留在总理办公室使其容易受到政治化的影响。 他说,将管理权转移到国会将确保资金仅遵循既定的法律程序。 [瓦尔总理在新闻发布会上与当地媒体交谈。照片-约翰·霍阿尼哈乌。]
SIPPA将在霍尼亚拉推出夜间移动HIV和梅毒检测
SIPPA将在霍尼亚拉推出夜间移动HIV和梅毒检测
Naval vessel KRI WSH-991 to deliver medical, food, agricultural and community assistance during October visit BY NED GAGAHE INDONESIA will bring a humanitarian and community assistance mission to Solomon Islands when Indonesian Navy vessel KRI WSH-991 arrives in Honiara later this month. The vessel is part of Indonesia’s Port Visit 2026, a regional mission combining defence diplomacy with healthcare services, social assistance, agricultural support, sports activities and community infrastructure development. An Indonesian Embassy spokesperson in Papua New Guinea, Freddy Wesly, said the mission demonstrates Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation with its Pacific neighbours. KRI WSH-991 is scheduled to visit Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, carrying personnel and supplies intended to support communities in the four countries. The vessel is scheduled to be in Honiara from October 18 to 22, where the programme will include diplomatic engagements, community activities and humanitarian assistance. The mission carries an Integrated Task Force of 313 personnel, comprising 156 ship’s crew and 157 non-crew personnel, including personnel who joined the mission in Sorong. For its Pacific journey, the vessel is carrying a wide range of assistance, including medicines, medical equipment, food packages, sports equipment, coconut seedlings, construction materials and water tanks. Health support Healthcare is one of the major components of the mission. The task force is carrying 58 types of medicines, 113 types of medical consumables and various medical equipment to support medical assistance during the port visits. The equipment includes infrared thermometers, nebulisers, blood pressure monitors and safety boxes. Sports equipment is also being carried for community and youth activities, including basketballs, futsal balls, rugby balls, footballs, nets, basketball rings and backboards. Food assistance The humanitarian cargo includes 2,000 food packages for distribution across the four Pacific destinations. Additional assistance includes 300 food packages from Indonesian state-owned enterprise partners and another 100 packages from the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs and Yayasan Kita Bisa. The vessel is also carrying 200 cartons of instant noodles, 500 cartons of bottled water and 50 cartons of cooking oil. Supporting communities The mission also has an agricultural and community development component, with KRI WSH-991 carrying 600 improved coconut seedlings intended to support local agriculture and longer-term livelihood opportunities. For community infrastructure activities, the vessel is carrying 300 bags of cement, including 100 bags of Merah Putih cement and 200 bags provided by Indonesian state-owned enterprise partner Semen Indonesia. It is also carrying 24 water tanks, each with a capacity of 1,500 litres. A range of tools and materials will support community improvement and rehabilitation activities, including hoes, pick hoes, sickles, hammers, saws, chisels, sharpening stones, measuring tapes and wheelbarrows. Cleaning and painting materials are also included. Defence diplomacy Wesly said Port Visit 2026 goes beyond traditional naval and diplomatic engagement by creating opportunities for direct interaction with communities. The mission brings together personnel and support from Indonesian government ministries and agencies, state-owned enterprises and community partners. Through healthcare, food assistance, sports, agriculture, water supply and community infrastructure activities, the mission seeks to translate Indonesia’s diplomatic relationship with Pacific countries into practical community-level engagement. KRI WSH-991’s visit to Honiara will therefore combine official diplomatic engagements with activities aimed at strengthening people-to-people relations between Indonesia and Solomon Islands. The planned route for the mission is Jakarta–Sorong–Port Vila–Suva–Honiara–Port Moresby–Wanam–Sorong–Jakarta. The Honiara visit from October 18 to 22 will form an important part of Indonesia’s wider Pacific engagement. The mission reflects Indonesia’s approach to defence diplomacy that extends beyond government-to-government relations to direct community assistance. Through the visit, Indonesia is expected to reinforce its message of friendship, solidarity and cooperation with Solomon Islands and its Pacific neighbours. [Photo: Indonesian Navy vessel KRI WSH-991 arrives in Honiara later this month. Photo supplied.]
海军舰艇KRI WSH-991将在十月访问期间提供医疗、食品、农业和社区援助 作者:内德·加加赫 印度尼西亚将在本月晚些时候,印度尼西亚海军舰艇KRI WSH-991抵达霍尼亚拉时,带来一项人道主义和社区援助任务。 该舰是印度尼西亚2026年港口访问的一部分,这是一个将国防外交与医疗服务、社会援助、农业支持、体育活动和社区基础设施发展相结合的区域任务。 印度尼西亚驻巴布亚新几内亚大使馆发言人弗雷迪·韦斯利表示,该任务展示了印度尼西亚加强与太平洋邻国友谊与合作的承诺。 KRI WSH-991计划访问瓦努阿图、斐济、所罗门群岛和巴布亚新几内亚,携带人员和物资,旨在支持这四个国家的社区。 该舰计划于10月18日至22日在霍尼亚拉停留,期间的活动将包括外交接触、社区活动和人道主义援助。 该任务携带一个由313名人员组成的综合工作组,包括156名船员和157名非船员人员,其中包括在索龙加入任务的人员。 在其太平洋之旅中,该舰携带了多种援助物资,包括药品、医疗设备、食品包、体育器材、椰子幼苗、建筑材料和水箱。 健康支持 医疗保健是该任务的主要组成部分之一。 工作组携带58种药品、113种医疗消耗品和各种医疗设备,以支持港口访问期间的医疗援助。 设备包括红外线温度计、雾化器、血压监测仪和安全箱。 还携带了用于社区和青年活动的体育器材,包括篮球、五人制足球、橄榄球、足球、网、篮球圈和篮板。 食品援助 人道主义货物包括2000个食品包,分发到四个太平洋目的地。 额外的援助包括来自印度尼西亚国有企业合作伙伴的300个食品包,以及来自印度尼西亚社会事务部和Yayasan Kita Bisa的另外100个包。 该舰还携带了200箱方便面、500箱瓶装水和50箱食用油。 支持社区 该任务还包括农业和社区发展组成部分,KRI WSH-991携带600个改良椰子幼苗,旨在支持当地农业和长期生计机会。 在社区基础设施活动中,该舰携带了300袋水泥,包括100袋Merah Putih水泥和200袋由印度尼西亚国有企业合作伙伴Semen Indonesia提供的水泥。 它还携带了24个水箱,每个水箱容量为1500升。 一系列工具和材料将支持社区改善和修复活动,包括锄头、镐、镰刀、锤子、锯子、凿子、磨刀石、卷尺和手推车。 清洁和涂漆材料也包括在内。 国防外交 韦斯利表示,港口访问2026超越了传统的海军和外交接触,通过创造与社区直接互动的机会。 该任务汇集了来自印度尼西亚政府各部委和机构、国有企业和社区合作伙伴的人员和支持。 通过医疗保健、食品援助、体育、农业、水供应和社区基础设施活动,该任务旨在将印度尼西亚与太平洋国家的外交关系转化为实际的社区层面接触。 因此,KRI WSH-991对霍尼亚拉的访问将结合官方的外交接触与旨在加强印度尼西亚与所罗门群岛人民关系的活动。 该任务的计划路线是雅加达–索龙–维拉港–苏瓦–霍尼亚拉–莫尔斯比港–瓦南–索龙–雅加达。 10月18日至22日的霍尼亚拉访问将成为印度尼西亚更广泛太平洋参与的重要组成部分。 该任务反映了印度尼西亚的国防外交方法,超越了政府与政府之间的关系,直接提供社区援助。 通过此次访问,印度尼西亚预计将强化与所罗门群岛及其太平洋邻国的友谊、团结与合作的信息。 [照片:印度尼西亚海军舰艇KRI WSH-991将在本月晚些时候抵达霍尼亚拉。照片提供。]
BY JOSES SAREN It was 8 or 9 at night when nurse Mareta Wegu reached the Rawo River, far from her clinic on the road to Kirakira, Makira Ulawa province coming all the way from Maerogasia Clinic with two sick patients, and the river had other plans. Heavy rain had turned it into a wall of floodwater. Wegu could not swim across with a patient in her arms. So she asked a drunk man to carry one patient across for $20, and she carried the other herself. Only then could the journey to Kirakira, the provincial capital, carry on. That was in 2024. Today, Wegu will not cross at night, because in the dark a river can cost lives. When the Warihito River near her clinic runs too wild, some pregnant women and their families stay on the far bank while she stands on the other side and shouts delivery instructions across the floodwaters. There are times, she says, when she simply cannot get across. Map showing the Warihito and Rawo rivers between Maerongasia Clinic and Kirakira. Map Google Maps, annotated by Joses Saren. This is ordinary life for the only nurse at Maerongasia Clinic, inland highlands village of Nagau, a clinic that serves nearly 3,000 people. Two rivers shape life here. The Warihito River runs close to the clinic, which sits 50 to 60 metres inland from its bank. It is the first river patients meet on the way to Kirakira. The Rawo River lies farther along the road, closer to Kirakira, and patients must cross it before they can reach the hospital. The Warihito River seen from above, with the forest of Makira Province around it, photo credit- Joses Saren. This community can be understood better in terms of selling betel nut. They still sell 5 fruits of Betel Nut for $1.00 and Korokoa likewise. A lone nurse and a heavy workload Getting to Maerongasia took this reporter three to four hours from “cut-hill” and turning uphill on rough roads and muddy tracks, past rivers, with very little transport. The clinic lies further inland, upstream along the Warihito River. For the communities around the clinic, that is simply the way to health care. Wegu has been a nurse for about five years. She spent almost two years at Nararo Clinic before moving to Maerongasia, where she has now worked for about three years. She is the clinic’s only nurse. Registered nurse Mareta Wegu at Maerongasia Clinic., photo credit-Joses Saren. The clinic is busy. On Tuesdays, more than 40 children can arrive for child welfare, and each month the clinic handles more than 10 deliveries. “The area has a high number of births,” Wegu says. The inland communities have a cooler climate. The ward where patients are admitted at Maerongasia Clinic, Photo credit-Joses Saren. Water is the clinic’s biggest challenge Ask Wegu what Maerongasia Clinic needs most, and she does not hesitate. It is water. The clinic has no direct water supply, and its tanks sometimes run dry. Water is needed for almost everything, from washing and cleaning equipment to caring for patients, and most of all when a woman comes in to give birth. Maerongasia Clinic, photo credit-Joses Saren. “When giving birth, water is very important,” she says. When the tanks are empty, the equipment used to care for patients is carried down to the Warihito River to be washed. The tank the clinic uses today was bought with Wegu’s own money. When rivers block emergency care For patients who need urgent care, the road to Kirakira runs through rivers. People from remote communities sometimes have to cross or even float through the water to reach the main road, and then find transport to Kirakira. The journey has cost dearly. Wegu says women in labour have given birth in trucks on the way, and some have given birth on river banks when they could not go on. There have been times when patients died while being transported, she says, because rivers and poor conditions held up their care. When the water is too dangerous, families and health workers are sometimes forced to turn back. The Warihito River. The clinic is located 50 to 60 metres inland., photo credit-Joses Saren. Wegu sometimes arranges transport herself and pays for the fuel, including on trips to Kirakira with patients. Communication and basic infrastructure Communication has been a problem too. During 2024 and 2025 there was no reliable phone coverage in the area, so nurses walked to spots where a signal could be found. It is still difficult in some places. Wegu’s own pocket props up much of the clinic. When she first arrived there were no light bulbs and the radio did not work. Her husband rerouted the solar power connected to the radio so it could light the clinic, and Wegu bought the bulbs herself. The clinic relies on a small solar power system and rainwater tanks for basic services. Solar panels stand in front of Maerongasia Clinic, photo credit- Joses Saren. Health and education challenges Wegu names tuberculosis and cough as the biggest health worries in the communities. She believes poor hygiene, limited health education and crowded extended-family households play a part. Malaria is also present, though it is less common in some inland areas. The clinic’s catchment includes three primary schools, Warhino, Makorigo and Nagao. Some of those children cross rivers to get to school, and heavy rain can make it impossible. Wegu also points to a 2024 education survey that she says counted about 200 children aged five to 10 who were not in school. Transport remains a lifeline The clinic once had a Land Cruiser through the constituency, but it broke down and is no longer used. About two years ago, a committee discussed selling it to build a staff house for the nurse. For Wegu, reliable transport and upgraded road is critical when patients need to be referred to hospital. The long journey turns dangerous when roads are poor, rivers are flooded and vehicles are unavailable. For the nearly 3,000 people in Maerongasia’s catchment, health care can depend on whether the road is passable, the river can be crossed and transport can be found. Wegu knows what is at stake. In her own words: “Suppose me no faendim way, patient blo me bae lusim laef.” (If I don’t find a way, my patient loses their life). *Reporting for this story was supported by Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) Photo credit: Joses Saren For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:JOSES SAREN 当护士Mareta Wegu在晚上8点或9点到达Rawo河时,她已经从Maerogasia诊所出发,带着两名病人,沿着通往Kirakira的道路,远离她的诊所,而河流却有其他的安排。 大雨将河水变成了一道洪水的墙。Wegu无法抱着病人游过河去。于是,她请一名醉汉花20美元帮她把一名病人抬过去,而她自己则抱着另一名病人。只有这样,前往Kirakira省会的旅程才能继续。 那是在2024年。今天,Wegu不会在夜间过河,因为在黑暗中,河流可能会夺去生命。当她诊所附近的Warihito河流动得太急时,一些孕妇和她们的家人会留在远岸,而她则站在另一边,隔着洪水大声喊着分娩的指示。她说,有时她根本无法过河。 这就是Maerongasia诊所唯一护士的普通生活,位于Nagau内陆高地村庄,这个诊所服务于近3000人。两条河流塑造了这里的生活。Warihito河靠近诊所,诊所距离河岸50到60米。它是病人前往Kirakira时遇到的第一条河。Rawo河则位于更远的路上,靠近Kirakira,病人在到达医院之前必须渡过这条河。 从上方看Warihito河,周围是Makira省的森林,照片来源-Joses Saren。 这个社区可以通过槟榔的销售更好地理解。他们仍然以1美元的价格出售5个槟榔果和Korokoa。 一名孤独的护士和繁重的工作量 从“切山”到Maerongasia,记者花了三到四个小时,沿着崎岖的道路和泥泞的小路,经过河流,几乎没有交通工具。诊所位于更内陆的地方,沿着Warihito河的上游。对于周围的社区来说,这就是获取医疗服务的方式。 Wegu当护士已经大约五年。她在Nararo诊所工作了近两年,然后转到Maerongasia,在那里工作了大约三年。她是诊所唯一的护士。 注册护士Mareta Wegu在Maerongasia诊所,照片来源-Joses Saren。 诊所很忙。周二,超过40名儿童可能会前来接受儿童福利,每个月诊所处理超过10例分娩。“这个地区的出生率很高,”Wegu说。内陆社区的气候较凉爽。 Maerongasia诊所的病人接待病房,照片来源-Joses Saren。 水是诊所面临的最大挑战 问Wegu Maerongasia诊所最需要什么,她毫不犹豫。是水。 诊所没有直接的供水,水箱有时会干涸。水几乎在所有方面都是必需的,从清洗和清洁设备到照顾病人,尤其是在女性来分娩时。 Maerongasia诊所,照片来源-Joses Saren。 “分娩时,水是非常重要的,”她说。 当水箱空了,照顾病人所需的设备就被搬到Warihito河去清洗。诊所今天使用的水箱是用Wegu自己的钱购买的。 当河流阻碍紧急护理时 对于需要紧急护理的病人,通往Kirakira的道路穿过河流。来自偏远社区的人们有时必须渡过河流,甚至漂浮在水中才能到达主干道,然后找到前往Kirakira的交通工具。 这段旅程代价高昂。Wegu说,正在分娩的女性在途中曾在卡车上分娩,有些人在无法继续前进时在河岸上分娩。她说,有时病人在被转运时死去,因为河流和恶劣的条件延误了他们的护理。当水太危险时,家庭和卫生工作者有时被迫返回。 Warihito河。诊所位于距离河岸50到60米的地方,照片来源-Joses Saren。 Wegu有时自己安排交通,并支付燃料费用,包括带病人前往Kirakira的旅程。 沟通和基础设施 沟通也一直是个问题。在2024年和2025年,该地区没有可靠的电话信号,因此护士们不得不走到可以找到信号的地方。在某些地方仍然很困难。 Wegu自己的口袋支撑着诊所的大部分开支。她刚到时没有灯泡,收音机也无法工作。她的丈夫重新连接了与收音机相连的太阳能电源,以便为诊所提供照明,而Wegu则自己购买了灯泡。诊所依赖小型太阳能系统和雨水水箱提供基本服务。 Maerongasia诊所前的太阳能电池板,照片来源-Joses Saren。 健康和教育挑战 Wegu指出,结核病和咳嗽是社区中最大的健康隐患。她认为,卫生条件差、健康教育有限和拥挤的大家庭住户都起了作用。疟疾也存在,尽管在一些内陆地区较少见。 诊所的服务范围包括三所小学,Warhino、Makorigo和Nagao。其中一些孩子要渡河上学,暴雨可能使他们无法到达。Wegu还提到了一项2024年的教育调查,她说调查显示大约有200名5到10岁的儿童没有上学。 交通仍然是生命线 诊所曾通过选区拥有一辆陆地巡洋舰,但它坏了,现已不再使用。大约两年前,一个委员会讨论过出售它以为护士建造一座员工宿舍。 对于Wegu来说,可靠的交通和改善的道路在病人需要转诊到医院时至关重要。当道路状况差、河流泛滥、交通工具不可用时,漫长的旅程会变得危险。对于Maerongasia服务范围内近3000人来说,医疗服务的可及性取决于道路是否通行、河流是否可以渡过以及是否能找到交通工具。 Wegu知道事情的严重性。用她自己的话说: “假如我找不到路,我的病人就会失去生命。” *本报道得到太平洋媒体援助计划(PACMAS)的支持 照片来源:Joses Saren 反馈请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has achieved a significant milestone in its national rice research initiative, entering the final field trial stage for two new rice varieties, MAL 1 and MAL 2, ahead of a scheduled harvest next Monday. A statement from MALD yesterday said the research initiative is being executed in collaboration with agricultural specialists from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science (JAAS) in China. The joint project aims to identify and validate resilient rice strains capable of thriving within the specific environmental and agronomic conditions of the Solomon Islands. Throughout the evaluation period, MALD technical officers and JAAS experts conducted extensive field operations. These included precise irrigation management, weed and pest control protocols, disease monitoring, and systematic agronomic data collection to track crop growth and overall productivity. MALD Deputy Secretary Technical, Michael Ho’ota, emphasised that the upcoming harvest is critical to calculate the exact production yield per hectare for both varieties. “Following harvesting and threshing, the rice will be dried and milled before undergoing taste-testing and quality assessments,” Ho’ota stated. “These post-harvest tests will provide further information on the quality, characteristics and suitability of the two varieties for local consumption and potential wider cultivation.” This research framework directly supports the strategic priorities of the GREAT Coalition Government, which focus on enhancing national food security, driving agricultural innovation, expanding domestic food reserves, and creating new economic avenues for local farmers. MALD officials confirmed that they will maintain strict monitoring protocols through the subsequent drying, milling, and quality-testing phases. The final data and empirical findings from this trial are expected to guide future policy decisions, resource allocation, and long-term agricultural development planning across the Solomon Islands. Photo credit: MALD For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:DOUGLAS VAHIA 农业和畜牧业发展部(MALD)在其国家水稻研究计划中取得了重要里程碑,进入了两个新水稻品种MAL 1和MAL 2的最终田间试验阶段,计划于下周一收获。 MALD昨日发布的声明称,该研究计划是与中国江苏省农业科学院(JAAS)农业专家合作执行的。 该联合项目旨在识别和验证能够在所罗门群岛特定环境和农业条件下茁壮成长的抗逆水稻品种。 在评估期间,MALD的技术人员和JAAS专家进行了广泛的田间操作。这些操作包括精确的灌溉管理、杂草和害虫控制协议、疾病监测以及系统的农业数据收集,以跟踪作物生长和整体生产力。 MALD技术副秘书长Michael Ho’ota强调,即将到来的收获对于计算两个品种每公顷的确切产量至关重要。 “在收获和脱粒后,水稻将被干燥和磨制,然后进行品尝测试和质量评估,”Ho’ota表示。 “这些收获后的测试将提供关于这两个品种的质量、特性和适合当地消费及潜在更广泛种植的进一步信息。” 该研究框架直接支持伟大联盟政府的战略优先事项,重点是增强国家粮食安全、推动农业创新、扩大国内粮食储备,并为当地农民创造新的经济途径。 MALD官员确认,他们将在随后的干燥、磨制和质量测试阶段保持严格的监测协议。 此次试验的最终数据和实证结果预计将指导未来的政策决策、资源分配和所罗门群岛的长期农业发展规划。 照片来源:MALD 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Solomon Islands reviews health indicators to simplify reporting, improve data quality and help frontline staff make better decisions. “We need data that helps us see the problem quickly, not reports that take more time to understand,” said Dr Henry Kako, Director, National TB and Leprosy Program. Monthly health summaries should help staff spot when medicines [...] The post Solomon Islands Reviews Key Health Indicators appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
所罗门群岛审查健康指标,以简化报告、提高数据质量,并帮助一线工作人员做出更好的决策。国家结核病和麻风项目主任亨利·卡科博士表示:“我们需要能够快速识别问题的数据,而不是需要更多时间理解的报告。”每月的健康总结应帮助工作人员发现何时药物 [...] 该文章最初发布在 Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre will run around the clock from 6 October.
卫生与医疗服务部表示,Naha分娩和城市健康中心将于10月6日起全天候运行。
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has begun a national review of health indicators and reporting forms to reduce clutter and make routine data easier to use, the World Health Organization said.
卫生与医疗服务部已开始对健康指标和报告表进行全国审查,以减少冗余,使日常数据更易于使用,世界卫生组织表示。
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and its partners marked World Heart Day in Honiara on 29 September, where an ultrasound machine for echocardiography was handed over by the Australian Government through DFAT.
卫生与医疗服务部及其合作伙伴于9月29日在霍尼亚拉庆祝世界心脏日,澳大利亚政府通过外交与贸易部(DFAT)向该部移交了一台超声波心脏检查设备。
BY LORETTA B MANELE Police in Auki, Malaita province have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect for stabbing a 45-year-old male victim with a kitchen knife at Lalana Island in Malaita Province. A statement from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) this morning said the stabbing incident happened on Thursday, September 24, 2026 and the arrest on Monday, September 28. RSIPF said from initial reports, the suspect was heavily under the influence of liquor at the time of the stabbing incident. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Malaita Province Superintendent Michaeal Ramosaea said Auki police are currently investigating the alleged horrific stabbing incident. He said the victim was playing ludo under his house when the suspect had violently attacked him with a kitchen knife. Superintendent Ramosaea said the suspect allegedly cut the victim and stabbed him in the belly, causing him severe wounds. He said when relatives assisted the victim to the hospital, the suspect had escaped and hid. The victim is said to be in critical condition. Superintendent Ramosaea said police officers had attended to the victim at the hospital but were unable to obtain a formal statement due to the severity of his medical condition. He strongly appeals to relatives of the victim to remain calm and maintain the peace while police actively investigate the matter. “Community members are urged not to take the law into their own hands,” said RSIPF. For feedback, contact: lorettamanele@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:LORETTA B MANELE 马莱塔省奥基的警方逮捕了一名30岁男性嫌疑人,因其在马莱塔省拉拉纳岛用厨房刀刺伤了一名45岁男性受害者。 所罗门群岛皇家警察部队(RSIPF)今晨发布的声明称,刺伤事件发生在2026年9月24日(星期四),而逮捕则发生在9月28日(星期一)。 RSIPF表示,根据初步报告,嫌疑人在刺伤事件发生时酒精影响严重。 马莱塔省省级警察指挥官(PPC)米哈伊尔·拉莫萨埃警督表示,奥基警方目前正在调查这一可怕的刺伤事件。 他说,受害者在自己家下方玩飞行棋时,嫌疑人用厨房刀对其进行了暴力攻击。 拉莫萨埃警督表示,嫌疑人涉嫌割伤受害者并刺入其腹部,造成其重伤。 他说,当亲属将受害者送往医院时,嫌疑人已逃走并藏匿起来。 受害者目前情况危急。 拉莫萨埃警督表示,警方已在医院对受害者进行了处理,但由于其医疗状况严重,无法获得正式证词。 他强烈呼吁受害者的亲属保持冷静,维护和平,同时警方将积极调查此事。 “社区成员被敦促不要自行执法,”RSIPF表示。 如需反馈,请联系:lorettamanele@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Waswe Vodcast Epi 7 Alu Alu village, Isabel Province, Sexual Reproductive Health & Mental Wellness
Waswe Vodcast 第七集 阿鲁阿鲁村,伊莎贝尔省,性与生殖健康及心理健康
Minister of Health and Medical Services Hon. Morris Toiraena has called for predictable, multi-year international financing to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Minister highlighted the particular challenges facing Solomon Islands as a dispersed island nation with a limited health workforce and increasing climate-related health risks. The Minister said Solomon Islands has strengthened its national preparedness since 2023 by institutionalising its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, establishing national medical assistance teams and expanding disease surveillance into remote provinces. “These systems were tested during Tropical Cyclone Maila earlier this year, when the Solomon Islands Medical Assistance Team (SolMAT) was rapidly deployed and surveillance systems monitored potential disease risks in displacement sites,” he said. The Minister also highlighted efforts to integrate climate and health preparedness through the Health-National Adaptation Plan, including digital surveillance, vulnerability assessments and workforce training. “Solomon Islands welcomed the WHO Pandemic Agreement, amended International Health Regulations and the establishment of the Pandemic Fund, while calling for the swift conclusion of negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing,” he said. Minister Toiraena urged international partners to provide predictable, pre-positioned support for SIDS. He stressed that pandemic preparedness cannot depend solely on emergency financing once a crisis has already begun. The Minister further called for stronger alignment between climate and health financing. He said pacific countries increasingly face both health emergencies and climate-related disasters simultaneously. “Health security infrastructure, much like climate infrastructure, cannot be built through fragmented, one-off emergency response cycles,” the Minister said.
卫生与医疗服务部长莫里斯·托伊雷纳(Hon. Morris Toiraena)呼吁提供可预测的多年国际融资,以帮助小岛屿发展中国家(SIDS)加强疫情预防、准备和响应。 在第81届联合国大会的疫情预防、准备和响应高级别会议上,部长强调了所罗门群岛作为一个分散的岛屿国家所面临的特殊挑战,包括有限的卫生工作队伍和日益增加的气候相关健康风险。 部长表示,自2023年以来,所罗门群岛通过将公共卫生应急行动中心制度化、建立国家医疗援助队伍以及扩大偏远省份的疾病监测,增强了国家的准备能力。 “这些系统在今年早些时候的热带气旋梅拉(Tropical Cyclone Maila)期间得到了检验,当时所罗门群岛医疗援助队(SolMAT)迅速部署,监测系统在安置点监控潜在的疾病风险,”他说。 部长还强调了通过健康-国家适应计划整合气候与健康准备的努力,包括数字监测、脆弱性评估和劳动力培训。 “所罗门群岛欢迎世界卫生组织(WHO)疫情协议、修订的国际卫生条例以及疫情基金的建立,同时呼吁迅速结束病原体获取和利益分享的谈判,”他说。 托伊雷纳部长敦促国际伙伴为小岛屿发展中国家提供可预测的、预先安排的支持。 他强调,疫情准备不能仅仅依赖于危机发生后才提供的应急融资。 部长进一步呼吁气候与健康融资之间的更强对接。 他说,太平洋国家越来越多地同时面临健康紧急情况和气候相关灾害。 “健康安全基础设施与气候基础设施一样,不能通过零散的、一次性的应急响应周期来建立,”部长说。
瓜达尔卡纳尔省卫生局为2027年设定优先事项
瓜达尔卡纳尔省卫生局为2027年设定优先事项
BY BEN BILUA Gizo THE Western Provincial Government is expected to soon invite tenders for the sale of land parcels within the Gizo Town boundary. Information obtained by Island Sun indicates that land evaluation is currently underway to identify parcels that will be made available for sale through a tender process. A source familiar with the process said the land tender and sale will not only generate revenue for the Provincial Government but also provide a transparent process for allocating land and support economic development in Gizo. The source said a public tender notice will be issued outlining the conditions, requirements and procedures for interested applicants. “There are lots of unregistered land within Gizo Town that remain unproductive, and the ambition is to see something productive from these provincial assets,” the source said. The source said some land parcels were completely available, while others were partly occupied. “What we are trying to do is establish proper land registration, identify available land and put them into tender. “There will be conditions on who can apply and how to apply. All of these will be determined when the tender notice is published,” the source said. The proposed tender comes as Gizo continues to expand, with increasing demand for land and housing to accommodate both private-sector employees and public servants posted to the provincial capital. The shortage of accommodation has particularly affected the health sector, with some doctors and nurses reportedly delaying their deployment to Gizo because of a lack of suitable accommodation. In an interview with Island Sun earlier this year, Director of Western Province Health Services Dickson Boara said several doctors and nurses were expected to work at the hospital, but accommodation remained a major challenge. The proposed land tender will provide an opportunity for private investment in housing and other developments, while allowing the Provincial Government to generate revenue from its land assets. The exact number, location and conditions attached to the land parcels are expected to be made known once the tender notice is officially published.
作者:本·比卢亚(BEN BILUA) 吉佐 西部省政府预计将很快邀请招标,出售吉佐镇边界内的土地。 《岛屿太阳》获得的信息显示,土地评估目前正在进行,以确定将通过招标程序出售的土地。 一位熟悉该过程的消息人士表示,土地招标和销售不仅将为省政府创造收入,还将提供一个透明的土地分配过程,并支持吉佐的经济发展。 该消息人士表示,将发布一则公开招标通知,概述感兴趣申请者的条件、要求和程序。 “吉佐镇内有很多未注册的土地仍然闲置,目标是希望这些省级资产能够产生一些生产性成果,”该消息人士表示。 消息人士称,一些土地完全可用,而其他土地则部分被占用。 “我们正在努力建立适当的土地登记,识别可用土地并将其纳入招标。 “将会有关于谁可以申请和如何申请的条件。所有这些将在招标通知发布时确定,”该消息人士表示。 随着吉佐的持续扩张,对土地和住房的需求不断增加,以容纳私营部门员工和被派往省会的公务员,拟议的土地招标应运而生。 住宿短缺特别影响了卫生部门,有报道称一些医生和护士因缺乏合适的住宿而推迟前往吉佐。 在今年早些时候接受《岛屿太阳》采访时,西部省卫生服务局局长迪克森·博阿拉(Dickson Boara)表示,预计将有几名医生和护士在医院工作,但住宿仍然是一个重大挑战。 拟议的土地招标将为私人投资住房和其他开发提供机会,同时允许省政府从其土地资产中创造收入。 土地的确切数量、位置和附加条件预计将在招标通知正式发布后公布。
MHMS urges public to remain vigilant as illness spreads across provinces BY NED GAGAHE THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is urging the public to remain vigilant and practise basic hygiene measures following a sharp and sustained increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases across the country. The increase was recorded through the national disease surveillance system over the reporting period from August 24 to September 13, 2026, the ministry said in a statement. MHMS said unusual increases were initially detected at surveillance sites in Honiara, Western and Malaita during the previous two reporting weeks. In the latest reporting week, surveillance sites in Central, Isabel and Makira also recorded increases in ILI cases. However, several surveillance sites in Honiara have reported a decline in the weekly number of cases. ILI is a syndrome that can be caused by several circulating respiratory viruses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The ministry said laboratory testing carried out in July and August detected influenza A in the majority of samples tested, while further testing is being conducted to determine which viruses are contributing to the current increase. Flu-like illnesses can spread easily from person to person, particularly when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Common symptoms include fever, dry cough, body aches, runny nose and sore throat. MHMS is advising people to wash their hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. People are also advised to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, preferably with a tissue or into the elbow. Those with fever, cough or acute respiratory illness are encouraged to wear a surgical mask and avoid close contact with others. The ministry is also advising people experiencing flu-like symptoms to stay home and rest where possible, drink plenty of water and eat fruits and vegetables. For people experiencing fever, MHMS advises taking Panadol as directed by a nurse or doctor or using a sponge to help reduce the fever. People should seek medical attention if symptoms become severe or if there are concerns about their illness, particularly in young children, older people, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions. The public is also encouraged to maintain clean environments by disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and improving indoor air circulation. MHMS said continued vigilance and good respiratory hygiene are important in helping reduce the spread of respiratory infections in communities.
卫生与医疗服务部(MHMS)呼吁公众保持警惕,采取基本卫生措施,因为流感样疾病(ILI)在全国范围内迅速传播。 根据卫生部的声明,在2026年8月24日至9月13日的报告期内,通过国家疾病监测系统记录到了病例的显著和持续增加。 MHMS表示,在前两周的监测中,霍尼亚拉、西部和马莱塔的监测点最初发现了异常增加。 在最新的报告周,中央、伊莎贝尔和马基拉的监测点也记录了ILI病例的增加。 然而,霍尼亚拉的几个监测点报告了每周病例数量的下降。 ILI是一种可以由多种流行的呼吸道病毒引起的综合症,包括流感和呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)。 卫生部表示,在7月和8月进行的实验室检测中,检测到大多数样本中存在流感A病毒,同时正在进行进一步检测以确定哪些病毒导致了当前的增加。 流感样疾病可以通过感染者咳嗽或打喷嚏轻易传播给他人。 常见症状包括发热、干咳、身体疼痛、流鼻涕和喉咙痛。 MHMS建议人们定期用肥皂和水洗手,或使用含酒精的洗手液。 还建议人们在咳嗽或打喷嚏时用纸巾或肘部遮住口鼻。 有发热、咳嗽或急性呼吸道疾病的人被鼓励佩戴外科口罩,并避免与他人密切接触。 卫生部还建议出现流感样症状的人尽量待在家中休息,多喝水,吃水果和蔬菜。 对于发热的人,MHMS建议按照护士或医生的指示服用扑热息痛,或使用海绵帮助降温。 如果症状严重或对疾病有担忧,特别是在幼儿、老年人、孕妇和有基础健康问题的人群中,应寻求医疗帮助。 公众还被鼓励通过消毒经常接触的表面和改善室内空气流通来保持环境清洁。 MHMS表示,持续的警惕和良好的呼吸卫生对于帮助减少社区内呼吸道感染的传播至关重要。
Papua New Guinea's health challenges are too large for government to carry alone, Stephanie Copus Campbell and Sir Mahesh Patel wrote on the Devpolicy Blog, arguing for partnerships with safeguards rather than privatisation.
巴布亚新几内亚的健康挑战过于庞大,无法仅靠政府独自承担,斯蒂芬妮·科普斯·坎贝尔(Stephanie Copus Campbell)和马赫什·帕特尔爵士(Sir Mahesh Patel)在 Devpolicy 博客上写道,他们主张建立具有保障措施的合作伙伴关系,而非私有化。
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said its surveillance system recorded a sustained rise in influenza-like illness cases between 24 August and 13 September 2026, with Honiara and five provinces affected.
卫生与医疗服务部表示,其监测系统记录了2026年8月24日至9月13日期间流感样疾病病例的持续上升,霍尼亚拉及五个省受到影响。
A statement posted on solomons.gov.sb said community, health and provincial leaders met in Tulagi from 14 to 18 September for the first Central Islands Provincial Health Summit.
一份发布在solomons.gov.sb上的声明称,社区、卫生和省级领导于9月14日至18日在图拉吉举行了首次中央岛屿省卫生峰会。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo GIZO is battling a surge in viral flu cases, with the town’s hospital reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment over the past week. A nurse at Gizo Hospital said many residents had turned up with fever, headaches and severe joint pain, while some patients with underlying health conditions had been admitted for treatment. The nurse said a number of patients initially believed they had malaria, but their test results came back negative. “Some of the patients thought they caught malaria, but every result came back negative. This means that most of the patients are affected by the flu,” he said. The nurse said the increase in patients has placed additional pressure on the hospital as more residents seek medical attention for flu-like symptoms. He said Panadol has been provided to patients to help relieve joint pain and other symptoms. The nurse advised residents suffering from the flu to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated while recovering. People whose symptoms become severe or worsen have been advised to seek medical attention at Gizo Hospital.
作者:BEN BILUA 吉佐 吉佐正在应对病毒性流感病例激增,镇上的医院报告称过去一周寻求治疗的患者急剧增加。 吉佐医院的一名护士表示,许多居民出现发热、头痛和严重关节疼痛的症状,而一些有基础健康问题的患者已被收治。 这名护士表示,一些患者最初认为自己感染了疟疾,但检测结果均为阴性。 “有些患者以为自己得了疟疾,但所有结果都显示阴性。这意味着大多数患者受到流感的影响,”他说。 这名护士表示,患者的增加给医院带来了额外压力,因为更多居民寻求流感样症状的医疗帮助。 他说,医院已向患者提供了潘多尔(Panadol),以帮助缓解关节疼痛和其他症状。 护士建议患有流感的居民多喝水,保持水分,以便恢复。 症状严重或恶化的人被建议前往吉佐医院寻求医疗帮助。
Community, health and provincial leaders came together in Tulagi this week for the first Central Islands Provincial Health Summit to identify practical solutions for improving health services across Central Islands Province. The Summit, from 14 to 18 September, was organised by the Central Islands Provincial Health Service, with support from Australia, as part of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) national rollout of the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI) to strengthen primary health care services in the provinces. Community and health representatives discuss priorities during the Central Islands Provincial Health Summit in Tulagi. Participants take part in a planning activity during the Central Islands Provincial Health Summit, focused on strengthening local health services. Over five days, participants reviewed the strengths and challenges of health services across Central Islands Province and agreed on practical actions to improve access to care. Discussions focused on locally led priorities and solutions, recognising that strong health services depend on partnerships between communities, health workers and leaders. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Honourable Morris Toiraena, said provincial leadership is essential to improving health outcomes across Solomon Islands. “Achieving better health outcomes requires strong partnerships, effective leadership, and community participation,” said Hon. Toiraena. New water tanks provided from Australia to improve water access and support health services in Central Islands Province. “Through this Provincial Health Summit, we are strengthening accountability, promoting evidence-based decision-making, and supporting provinces to develop practical actions that will improve service delivery and health outcomes.” Central Islands Province Health Director, Mr James Poloso, said the summit helps community voices be reflected in future planning. “This summit is an important opportunity for Central Islands Province to listen to communities, understand the challenges facing our health workers, and agree on practical actions that will strengthen health services closer to where people live,” said Mr Poloso. Central Islands Province Health Director Mr James Poloso and Australian High Commission representative, Dr Tristan Armstrong, view water tanks provided to support local clinics. Central Islands Provincial Health Minister, the Honourable Edgar Tarai, delivers remarks during the first Central Islands Provincial Health Summit in Tulagi. Australian High Commissioner, Jeff Roach, said healthy communities depend on strong local services. “The greatest strength of Central Islands Province will always be its people – the health workers, community leaders, women and young people, provincial leaders, and families who support and sustain the health system every day,” High Commissioner Roach said. “When local leaders come together to identify challenges and create solutions, the results are more practical, sustainable and responsive to community needs.” During the summit, clinics across the province also received new water tanks, tools and other essential items funded by Australia. The practical upgrades respond to priorities identified by provincial health authorities and will help improve access to water, support frontline health workers, and strengthen services for communities across Central Islands Province. The Summit and support provided to the clinics form part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and Australia to strengthen locally led planning and improve health services across Solomon Islands.
本周,社区、健康和省领导者齐聚图拉吉,参加首届中央岛省健康峰会,旨在确定改善中央岛省健康服务的切实解决方案。 此次峰会于9月14日至18日举行,由中央岛省卫生服务机构组织,澳大利亚提供支持,作为卫生与医疗服务部(MHMS)国家推广初级卫生保健绩效倡议(PHCPI)的一部分,旨在加强各省的初级卫生保健服务。 社区和健康代表在中央岛省健康峰会期间讨论优先事项。 与会者在中央岛省健康峰会期间参与了一项规划活动,重点是加强当地健康服务。 在五天的时间里,与会者回顾了中央岛省健康服务的优势和挑战,并就改善医疗服务的可及性达成了切实行动的共识。讨论集中在地方主导的优先事项和解决方案上,认识到强大的健康服务依赖于社区、卫生工作者和领导者之间的合作关系。 卫生与医疗服务部长莫里斯·托伊雷纳(Honourable Morris Toiraena)表示,省级领导对于改善所罗门群岛的健康结果至关重要。 “实现更好的健康结果需要强有力的合作伙伴关系、有效的领导和社区参与,”托伊雷纳部长说。 来自澳大利亚的新水箱旨在改善水源获取并支持中央岛省的健康服务。 “通过此次省级健康峰会,我们正在加强问责制,促进基于证据的决策,并支持各省制定切实可行的行动,以改善服务交付和健康结果。” 中央岛省卫生主任詹姆斯·波洛索(Mr James Poloso)表示,峰会有助于社区声音在未来规划中得到反映。 “此次峰会是中央岛省倾听社区、了解卫生工作者面临挑战的重要机会,并就加强更靠近人们生活的健康服务达成切实行动的共识,”波洛索先生说。 中央岛省卫生主任詹姆斯·波洛索(Mr James Poloso)与澳大利亚高级专员代表特里斯坦·阿姆斯特朗(Dr Tristan Armstrong)查看为支持当地诊所提供的水箱。 中央岛省卫生部长埃德加·塔赖(Honourable Edgar Tarai)在首届中央岛省健康峰会期间发表讲话。 澳大利亚高级专员杰夫·罗奇(Jeff Roach)表示,健康的社区依赖于强大的地方服务。 “中央岛省最大的力量永远是它的人民——卫生工作者、社区领导者、女性和年轻人、省级领导者以及每天支持和维持卫生系统的家庭,”罗奇高级专员说。 “当地方领导者齐聚一堂,识别挑战并创造解决方案时,结果更具实用性、可持续性,并能更好地响应社区需求。” 在峰会期间,省内的诊所还获得了由澳大利亚资助的新水箱、工具和其他必需品。这些切实的升级响应了省卫生当局识别的优先事项,将有助于改善水源获取,支持一线卫生工作者,并加强中央岛省社区的服务。 此次峰会及对诊所的支持是卫生与医疗服务部和澳大利亚持续努力的一部分,旨在加强地方主导的规划并改善所罗门群岛的健康服务。