AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeart care abroad: Three-month-old Marina (VSD) and other Solomon Islands children have been discharged after free cardiac treatment at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Fiji, with families thanking the Solomon Islands Government, surgeons, donors and medical teams. Health cooperation: A Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services delegation met India counterparts in New Delhi to advance health cooperation and pharmacy steps, including recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia. WASH in schools: A new WASH facility at Gifu Primary School in Guadalcanal—new toilets, girls’ shower and 10,000-litre water tanks—aims to improve hygiene and safer learning. Transport for remote health access: West Makira received 17 boats and 18 outboard engines (China-funded) to support emergency referrals, patient transport and outreach. Climate and health risk: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service warns El Niño is strengthening, raising risks of hotter, drier conditions, water shortages and knock-on effects for health and sanitation. Biosecurity: Solomon Islands launched a 10-year National Biosecurity Strategy (2026–2036) to better prevent, detect and respond to pests and diseases threatening food and health. UXO survivor-led call: At a Palau dialogue, a Solomon Islands UXO survivor urged stronger survivor voices in unexploded ordnance decisions beyond clearance.
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