AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoHealth System Strengthening: WHO Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen the national health system, focusing on primary health care, continuity of care, health legislation and digital health, plus access to quality medicines and faster action on non-communicable diseases, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunisation. Diabetes Care Upgrade: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is scaling up frontline skills to prevent diabetic foot complications, coaching health workers on wound assessment, debridement and wound care to reduce hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Funding for Health Services: The Ministry of Health is seeking nearly $6.8m in supplementary funding through donor advance warrants, including Australia, the EU, UNICEF and the Fred Hollows Foundation, to cover health services grants and related work not included in the 2025 budget. Freshwater Security for Public Health: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O Programme to protect freshwater resources and build climate resilience, linking water security to families, agriculture, public health, food security and renewable energy. Community Health Access via Transport: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 for boats and an engine to improve safer sea access to markets, health services and schools—supporting rural access to essential care.
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