AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMalaria Elimination Push: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, targeting a 45% cut in confirmed cases, zero malaria deaths by 2030, elimination by 2038, and WHO certification by 2040—amid 120,604 confirmed cases in 2025. Health Products Safety: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is strengthening regulation for medicines, vaccines and medical devices using a national self-assessment to improve oversight as laws are updated. Hearing Care in Honiara: U.S. Army medical teams ran a two-day MEDCAP providing hearing evaluations for 40+ community members and donated 400 pairs of hearing protection to the Solomon Islands ENT Clinic. Freshwater & WASH Resilience: A new climate adaptation programme (PacFresH2O) is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands. Livestock Health Surveillance: MALD veterinary teams carried out disease awareness and surveillance outreach in Malaita, visiting farms, collecting samples, and advising on animal health and biosecurity. Community Health & Services Gap: A report from Thathaje highlights ongoing challenges with access to education and health services in remote communities. Regional Health System Support: WHO reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen Solomon Islands’ health system, including primary care, continuity of care, medicines access, and action on malaria, TB, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunisation.
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