Australia installs portable clinics at Naha to maintain healthcare services during construction of the new Health Centre.
Australia has begun installing two fully equipped portable clinics at the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to maintain healthcare services during the ongoing construction.
The new clinic buildings, along with a refurbished Naha Clinic, are expected to be operational by mid-February. This expansion aims to increase the clinic’s capacity to provide essential medical care for mothers, babies, and the wider community as work on the new Health Centre progresses.
Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton emphasized the importance of uninterrupted healthcare services, especially as construction advances.
“With construction now 35 percent complete, a section of the existing clinic will be demolished to make way for the new Health Centre,” Hilton said. “The works will take place over the weekend to ensure that healthcare services remain uninterrupted.”
The additional facilities will include three beds and office spaces for doctors and the nurse manager. Meanwhile, the remaining section of the Naha Clinic will undergo renovations, including painting, installation of new windows and mosquito screens, and the addition of a kitchen area. The refurbishments are based on consultations with nurses and the local community.
These improvements will provide Honiara City Council with additional health infrastructure options following the opening of the new Health Centre next year.
High Commissioner Hilton highlighted that all installations and renovations are being carried out under strict health and safety regulations to protect patients, staff, and the surrounding community.
“Australia is incredibly grateful for the leadership and coordination support from officials at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and Honiara City Council,” Hilton said. “Health infrastructure projects are complex, but we remain on track with regular planning and coordination meetings to ensure a high-quality fit-out and trained staff in place by the handover next year.”
The project is part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.
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