AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCancer Care: Twenty-one survivors shared their experiences at Solomon Islands’ first Cancer Survivors Breakfast, with calls for early detection and stronger support. A screening campaign says 128 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 47 die each year; just 190 mammograms were recorded at NRH in the first half of 2026. Hospital Services: NRH received 24 donated wheelchairs to improve patient access and mobility. The new Naha Birthing Centre has welcomed its first baby as it begins round-the-clock services for low-risk births, bringing care closer to local families. Food and Nutrition: World Vision reports Solomon Islands families must work more than four days to afford a basket of basic staples, squeezing household budgets for healthcare and other needs. Health System Gaps: WHO says only 15% of pregnant women reach the recommended eight antenatal visits, while fewer than half of children receive all recommended vaccines. The Health Ministry is also consulting on a five-year plan to strengthen laboratory testing and disease surveillance.
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