AGP Executive Report

Malaria Elimination Push: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, targeting a 45% cut in confirmed cases and “zero malaria deaths by 2030,” with elimination by 2038 and WHO certification by 2040; leaders stressed whole-of-government action as malaria cases rose to 120,604 in 2025. Health Regulation Upgrade: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, assessed and is strengthening Solomon Islands’ regulation of medicines, vaccines and medical devices to keep unsafe or fake products out of communities. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD ran animal health disease awareness and surveillance across Auki and parts of Malaita, visiting farms, collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle, and advising on biosecurity and early reporting. Freshwater + WASH for Resilience: A new climate adaptation programme (PacFresH2O) is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services in Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, linking water safety to health and dignity. Rural Health-Linked Development: Central Makira received farming tools from the PRC for cocoa and coconut farmers, with officials linking rural livelihoods to broader community wellbeing. Regional Health System Support: WHO reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen primary health care and continuity of care, including work on NCDs, malaria, TB, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunisation.

Malaria Elimination Push: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, aiming for zero malaria deaths by 2030, a 45% cut in confirmed cases, elimination by 2038, and WHO certification by 2040—backed by a whole-of-government approach as cases remain high (120,604 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 assessment workshop to guide updates to laws and improve market surveillance. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD ran animal health disease awareness and surveillance outreach in Auki and parts of Malaita, visiting farms, addressing cattle and pig issues, and collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle. Freshwater + WASH for Resilience: A new climate adaptation programme (PacFresH2O) is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, linking water safety directly to health and dignity. Training for Health Workforce: SINU urged young Solomon Islanders to build the nation through education, practical skills and innovation, highlighting health as a key sector for future graduates.

Malaria Elimination: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, targeting zero malaria deaths by 2030 and WHO certification by 2040, with a plan to cut confirmed cases by 45% and eliminate transmission by 2038. Health Systems: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is strengthening regulation for medicines, vaccines and medical devices using a national self-assessment workshop ahead of legal updates. Livestock Health: MALD ran animal health disease awareness and surveillance in Malaita (Auki, North Road and South Road), visiting farms, collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle, and boosting biosecurity and early reporting. Water & WASH: A new climate adaptation initiative (PacFresH2O) is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands. Community & Services: UN partners met with Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare to discuss health, population, education and wellbeing of women, youth and children, stressing nationally driven, measurable support. Education for Health Skills: New science lab classrooms were handed over in Western Province to expand practical learning linked to future health and technical careers. Rural Support: Central Makira received PRC farming tools for cocoa and coconut farmers, aiming to boost rural livelihoods. Governance & Capacity: Malaita’s Premier welcomed a capacity-building programme for provincial assembly members and public servants to improve service delivery.

Malaria Elimination Push: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, launched a National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, aiming for a 45% cut in confirmed cases and “zero malaria deaths” by 2030, with elimination targeted for 2038 and WHO certification by 2040. Health Product Safety: MHMS and WHO also ran a three-day national workshop to assess and strengthen Solomon Islands’ medicines, vaccines and medical devices regulatory system, as the country prepares to update its laws. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD veterinary teams carried out animal health disease awareness and surveillance across Auki and parts of Malaita, visiting farms, checking cattle and pigs, and collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle. Freshwater + WASH Resilience: A new climate adaptation programme (PacFresH2O) is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, linking water safety to health and dignity. Rural Transport for Care Access: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 from China’s embassy for boats and an engine to help communities reach markets, health services and schools more reliably. Agriculture Support: Central Makira thanked China for farming tools and equipment for cocoa and coconut growers, aimed at boosting rural livelihoods. UN Partnership on Health: Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare met a UN Joint Mission to discuss development priorities including health, population, education, and wellbeing for women, youth and children.

Malaria Elimination: Solomon Islands has launched a new Malaria Elimination Roadmap 2026–2040, aiming for a 45% cut in confirmed cases and “zero malaria deaths” by 2030, with elimination targeted for 2038 and WHO certification by 2040. Health Products Safety: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is reviewing Solomon Islands’ medicines, vaccines and medical devices regulation using a national assessment to strengthen oversight and keep poor-quality or fake products off the market. Diabetic Foot Care: WHO reports health workers are being coached on wound assessment and care to prevent diabetic foot complications that often lead to hospital admissions and amputations. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD veterinary teams ran disease awareness and surveillance in Auki and parts of Malaita, visiting farms, collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle, and advising on biosecurity and early reporting. Freshwater & WASH: A new climate adaptation programme is set to improve freshwater security and WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, linking safer water to better health outcomes.

Malaria Push: Solomon Islands launched a new Malaria Elimination Roadmap 2026–2040, aiming to wipe out malaria by 2038, after cases jumped to 120,604 in 2025. Health Regulation: With WHO support, MHMS is strengthening rules for medicines, vaccines and medical devices using a national assessment, as the country prepares to update its regulatory laws. Diabetic Foot Care: WHO reports MHMS is coaching frontline health workers to assess and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, to prevent severe complications and amputations. Freshwater & WASH: The PacFresH2O programme was launched to improve freshwater security and boost WASH services in Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands. Cyclone Recovery Planning: Government began planning shelter recovery for communities hit by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with housing options still being assessed. Animal Health Surveillance: MALD carried out livestock disease awareness and surveillance in Malaita, visiting farms and collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle. Education for Health Futures: New science lab classrooms were handed over in Western Province to support practical learning that can feed into health careers.

Health product safety: Solomon Islands is strengthening regulation for medicines, vaccines and medical devices, with MHMS and WHO running a three-day national assessment to spot gaps and set priorities as laws are updated. Diabetic foot care: MHMS is scaling up frontline health worker skills to assess and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Cyclone Maila recovery: Government begins planning a shelter recovery programme for communities in Western and Choiseul whose homes were destroyed, with implementation projected to start next year. Freshwater & WASH resilience: PacFresH2O launches to improve freshwater security and WASH services, supporting climate-resilient health and dignity in Guadalcanal, Makira and Central. UN partnership talks: Opposition Leader Sogavare met a UN joint mission to discuss development priorities including health, population, and wellbeing of women, youth and children. Education for health careers: New science lab classrooms in Western Province (Australia–New Zealand support) will boost practical learning linked to health and related fields. Health system support: WHO reaffirmed commitment to strengthen primary health care and continuity of care, including medicines access and action on malaria, TB, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunization.

Freshwater & WASH: Solomon Islands has launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and boost climate-resilient WASH across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, with GIZ Pacific, SPC and Live & Learn supporting a five-year push backed by Germany. Medicines safety: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is strengthening Solomon Islands’ regulation of medicines, vaccines and medical devices using a three-day national self-assessment in Honiara, ahead of updates to medicines and health product laws. Diabetic foot care: MHMS is scaling up frontline health worker skills to prevent diabetic foot complications, including wound assessment and care, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and amputations. Health funding: MHMS is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 health work, including support tied to the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership and RWASH and environmental health activities. Maritime health access: Australia’s new Lofung border and patrol outpost is set to improve coordination and help deliver health and government services in the Shortlands. Governance for services: Malaita Premier Elijah Asilau’a welcomed a capacity building programme for provincial assembly members and public servants to improve service delivery.

Medicine Safety & Regulation: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is strengthening Solomon Islands’ regulation of medicines, vaccines and medical devices after a three-day Honiara assessment using WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool. The review will feed into updates to laws and regulations, focusing on licensing, inspections, market surveillance and vigilance to keep poor-quality or fake health products out of communities. Diabetic Foot Care: MHMS is also scaling frontline skills to prevent diabetic foot complications, coaching health workers on wound assessment, debridement and wound care—especially important because diabetic foot disease is a major cause of hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Health System Support: WHO reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen primary health care and continuity of care, including support for health legislation, digital health, access to quality medicines, and faster action on noncommunicable diseases, malaria, TB, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunization. Health Funding: MHMS is seeking about $6.78m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 health services, including provincial health services, faith-based hospitals and nursing schools. Governance Capacity: Malaita Province’s Premier welcomed a two-week capacity building programme for provincial assembly members and public servants, tied to improving service delivery and community wellbeing.

Health System Strengthening: WHO Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen the national health system, focusing on primary health care, continuity of care, health legislation and digital health, plus access to quality medicines and faster action on non-communicable diseases, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, maternal and child health, and immunisation. Diabetes Care Upgrade: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is scaling up frontline skills to prevent diabetic foot complications, coaching health workers on wound assessment, debridement and wound care to reduce hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Funding for Health Services: The Ministry of Health is seeking nearly $6.8m in supplementary funding through donor advance warrants, including Australia, the EU, UNICEF and the Fred Hollows Foundation, to cover health services grants and related work not included in the 2025 budget. Freshwater Security for Public Health: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O Programme to protect freshwater resources and build climate resilience, linking water security to families, agriculture, public health, food security and renewable energy. Community Health Access via Transport: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 for boats and an engine to improve safer sea access to markets, health services and schools—supporting rural access to essential care.

Diabetic Foot Care Boost: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health is coaching frontline health workers to assess, debride and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Health Funding Oversight: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is seeking about $6.78m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 services, including support under the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership. Essential Medicines Check: A Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at about 83%, with calls to push closer to 90% and improve control over donor-managed programmes. Climate Loss & Damage Policy: Consultations in Honiara are shaping Solomon Islands’ first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap, with the Pacific Community supporting work to turn climate impacts into priorities for action and finance. Budget for Development: Government earmarks $345.4m (45% of budget) for economic transformation, including rural development, tourism and fisheries investment, plus infrastructure and security spending. Freshwater Security Launch: The PacFresH2O Programme was launched to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Maritime Health & Security Assets: Australia is handing over new RSIPF Naiad boats to strengthen near-shore response for search and rescue, medical evacuations and law enforcement. Regional Fisheries Crackdown: FFA reports 16 vessels of interest and four apprehensions in Operation Island Chief 2026 targeting illegal fishing and maritime crime.

Health Funding & Supplies: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 health services, nursing schools, and environmental health work, while a Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at around 83% (with calls to push closer to 90% and eventually near 100%). Diabetic Foot Care: The health ministry is scaling up frontline skills to detect and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations in the absence of podiatrists. Freshwater Security: Solomon Islands has launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience, with partners including GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn. Community Health Access: Australia’s RSIPF maritime upgrades (Naiad boats) and the Lofung border outpost plan both point to faster emergency response and better delivery of health services in remote areas. Budget Priorities: Government budget allocations highlight major spending on rural development and infrastructure that can support health service delivery.

Health Workforce Training: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is coaching frontline staff on diabetic foot wound assessment, debridement and care to prevent complications and amputations, especially since Solomon Islands lacks podiatrists. Health System Funding: The MHMS is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor funding for 2025, including support via Australia, the EU, UNICEF and the Fred Hollows Foundation for provincial services, nursing schools and environmental health work. Medicines Access: A Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at about 83%, with calls to push closer to 90% and improve how donor-funded programmes are managed. Freshwater & Climate Resilience: Government has launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Rural Health Links: In Small Malaita, a China-backed grant will buy boats and an engine to improve safer access to health services, schools and markets; in East Central Guadalcanal, a sanitation project is set to reduce waterborne and sanitation-related illness. Community Water & Power: Solomon Islands–Australia projects in East Kwaio include gravity-fed clean water systems and solar power for schools and the Atoifi College of Nursing, aiming to improve health and service delivery. Security for Health Services: Australia’s handover of new maritime assets (Naiad boats and the Lofung border outpost) is expected to support search and rescue, medical evacuations and delivery of health services in remote areas.

Diabetic foot care: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health is coaching frontline workers to assess, debride and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations. Health funding oversight: The Ministry is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor-linked funding for 2025 health services, including support under the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership. Medicines access: A Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at about 83%, with calls to lift availability toward 90% and eventually near 100%. Freshwater security: The PacFresH2O Programme was launched to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Community sanitation: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 for boats and an engine to improve safer access to health services and markets, while East Central Guadalcanal backed a community-led sanitation push. Mining and health links: A new Mineral Resources Bill would require community development agreements for large-scale mining, including support for local employment and services like health.

Diabetes care upgrade: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is coaching frontline health workers to spot and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations by improving wound assessment, debridement and care. Health system oversight: At a Public Accounts Committee hearing, essential medical supplies availability was reported at about 83%, with calls to push closer to 90% and improve control over donor-funded programmes. Donor health funding request: MHMS is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary funding for 2025 donor contributions supporting provincial health services, faith-based hospitals and nursing schools. Freshwater security push: Solomon Islands has launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience, with partners including GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn. Community sanitation support: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 for boats and an engine to improve access to health services and other essentials, while East Central Guadalcanal backed a community-led sanitation project with health benefits in mind.

Diabetic foot care: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health is coaching frontline health workers to spot and treat diabetic foot wounds earlier, aiming to cut hospital admissions and lower-limb amputations by improving wound assessment and care. Health funding: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 services, including support through the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership and other partners. Medicines access: A Public Accounts Committee hearing says essential medical supplies are available at about 83%, with calls to push closer to 90% and improve management of donor-funded programmes. Freshwater security: Government has launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Community health links: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 for boats and an engine to improve rural access to markets, health services, and schools. Mining law with health impacts: A new Mineral Resources Bill proposes statutory community development agreements, including commitments that can cover health and other services for affected communities.