AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSolar for rural health in Malaita: UNICEF and partners have handed over solar electrification to seven rural primary healthcare facilities in Malaita, boosting maternal and child health, immunisation, emergency care, and resilience during power disruptions. Malaria action through “Healthy Settings”: A national Healthy Settings programme is underway in Auki, Malaita, targeting provinces with significant malaria problems and pushing community-led plans via schools, churches and local leadership—not just clinic-based treatment. Biosecurity strategy push: MALD and Biosecurity Solomon Islands are preparing to launch the National Biosecurity Strategy 2026–2036 after a national validation workshop, warning that invasive pests and diseases threaten agriculture, food security and livelihoods. Police health support: China Medical Team outreach provided free checks and medicines to RSIPF officers in Honiara, screening for high blood pressure, high blood sugar and other common conditions. Auki agriculture office progress: Construction of a new SBD17.9m agriculture office building in Auki has reached the mid-way point, with roofing next as the 12-month phase continues. Biosecurity/health links at PIF: Health-focused regional discussions at the Pacific Heads of Health meeting in Rarotonga highlighted resilient health systems, NCDs, reproductive health, workforce and health data for a digital age.
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