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…

‘PHASE OUT FORM 7’

A former MEHRD Minister, PS suggests the removal of Form 7 to free up space for more students to continue education to Form 5 By MOFFAT MAMU SOLOMON Islands Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) should consider phasing out Form 7 classes to free up spaces at high schools to…