Essential fluids mobilized for distribution

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has announced that eight containers of medication, mostly fluids, have been cleared from the wharf and are being mobilized from the wharf in preparation for distribution to health facilities, including the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The confirmation follows reports on both print and social media questioning MHMS…

Drug shortage plaques NRH

AS the financial dilemma facing the country deepens, the National Referral Hospital in Honiara and health facilities nationwide are severely affected by an acute shortage of essential drugs. Reports reaching Solomon Star claim drugs and IV fluid that can help in treating those experiencing food poisoning are out of stock at NRH. A medical staff…

Kakasi to rejoin Ba

ONE of the country’s talented forwards, has been tipped to return to his former Ba team in Fiji for the 2024 season. Unconfirmed reports reaching Star Sports said, “Darold Kakasi is moving back to Ba from Solomon Islands for 2024 Season.” The youngster played an important role as striker and also played as left and…

NATIONAL WOMEN’S SQUAD ANNOUNCED

THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced the National Women’s Football team for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s Olympic Qualifiers in Samoa next month. SIFF made the announcement yesterday after the coaching staff finalized the squad. Looking at the 23-member women’s squad, Head coach Batram Suri has added some young energetic talents with…