Women and Health
Discover news, inspirational articles, and updates on women’s issues and health topics in the Solomon Islands
Cervical cancer preventable – early detection key: Bainivalu
The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that every year 65 women in Solomon Islands are diagnosed with cervical...
Health gears up for measles and rubella campaign
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services with support from partners is gearing up for a nation-wide mass Measles and...
More females as Tina hydro project progresses
Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC), the engineering procurement construction (EPC) contractor of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project has recorded an...
Solomon Islands revoke COVID-19 travelling requirements
All incoming travellers to the country no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or COVID-19 test unless requested,...
Strengthening the Resilience of Women and Girls to Disasters: Solomon Islands Government, Australia and UN Women launch new programme.
A new programme to bolster women’s resilience and leadership for sustainable, secure and thriving communities in the Solomon Islands, in...
New ADB Report Shows Improvements for Women’s Economic Empowerment but Gender Gaps Still Remain
A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) shows improvements in Pacific women’s economic empowerment but warns closing the...
Health partners celebrate ground-breaking ceremony for extension and renovation of the National Medical Store
The National Medical Store (NMS), located along the Ranadi highway, may resemble a typical warehouse, however it is no ordinary...
Renovation and upgrade of Tulagi Hospital kicking off soon
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with funding support from the World Bank under the health systems strengthening...
Western Provincial Council of Women validate Constitution and Strategy – the first in 12 years
Twenty-four ward leaders from the Western Provincial Council of Women (WPCW) are gathered in Gizo for a five-day meeting to...
Restrictions on COVID-19 ceases but vaccination still a government policy
Most COVID-19 travel restrictions have been removed but vaccination still remain a part of the the government policy. The Solomon...
