AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlu Alert in Solomon Islands: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it’s monitoring a rise in flu-like illness, with Influenza A detected in most samples in late August; more samples are pending, and the public is urged to wash hands, cover coughs, avoid close contact when unwell, rest, drink water, and seek care if symptoms worsen. COVID-19 Update: Solomon Islands reported 303 new COVID-19 cases (all in Honiara) and three more deaths, bringing total cases to 1,486, while hospital isolation numbers were also updated. NCD Patient Safety in Honiara: At Mataniko Area Health Center, routine checks helped identify a woman’s previously unknown diabetes and hypertension, highlighting safer care for noncommunicable diseases. Clinic Power for Better Care: Seven Malaita health facilities received new solar power systems to keep vaccine cold-chain, maternal and child services, and emergency response running during outages. Health Workforce Boost: Solomon Islands is exploring a nursing education partnership with the Philippines through PhilPac twinning between SINU and a Philippine nursing college. Disaster Recovery Accountability: Transparency Solomon Islands renewed calls for clear updates on Cyclone Maila recovery funds, demanding what’s been received, spent, and when help reaches communities.
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