AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrought Emergency: More than 100 people in Moe Village face severe shortages of drinking water, food and medicine. Some must pay SBD$250 for a boat trip to collect water. A government-led mission is delivering water and medical outreach to drought-hit Rennell and Bellona, prioritising schools, health facilities and vulnerable communities. Cancer Care: Health officials say breast cancer screening remains low: NRH performed 190 mammograms in the first half of 2026, despite an estimated 128 diagnoses and 47 deaths each year. The ministry is urging women to seek advice promptly about breast changes. Maternity Services: The new Naha Birthing Centre has welcomed its first baby and begun round-the-clock services for low-risk births, bringing maternity care closer to families. Clean Water and Food Safety: Fifty-three new tanks are improving access to drinking and cooking water in more than 100 West Kwaio communities. Honiara City Council is also enforcing food-safety permits for vendors selling cooked and ready-to-eat food at Central Market.
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