AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Systems Training: A five-day workshop in Honiara is strengthening the Provincial Healthy Settings Advocacy and Mobilization initiative, with leaders and community reps urged to take ownership of local health plans and tackle issues like malaria drug and commodity shortages. Skin Health: Solomon Islands marked its first official World Skin Health Day, with the Health Minister warning skin diseases remain a major public health concern and urging early treatment for scabies, yaws, leprosy, eczema and psoriasis, while noting specialist dermatology services are available at the National Referral Hospital. Nursing Workforce: 164 newly registered nurses are set to join the health workforce after completing supervised practice, with calls for compassionate service especially in rural and remote areas. Sanitation Skills for Communities: UNICEF and KOICA-backed WASH Artisan Training in Ghaobata Ward is teaching low-cost, durable household toilet building to reduce open defecation and improve sanitation and health. Disaster Recovery Support: New Zealand has pledged NZD 3.4m (SBD) for early recovery after Cyclone Maila, including support to restore clean water, food gardens, and get children back to school.
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