BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s health infrastructure, marking a key component of the ministry’s role delineation policy. This initiative is closely aligned with the national health strategic plan.
Speaking during debate of the sine die motion yesterday, Minister for Health, Hon Dr Paul Bosawai Popora, highlighted significant progress made by MHMS in improving health infrastructure across the nation.
In 2025, the ministry successfully completed and launched several major health infrastructure projects, including:
- Mataniko Dental Services
- Konide Area Health Centre
- Deva Odedeo Rural Health Clinic
- Kukum Urban Health Facility
- Tulagi Mini Hospital
- Helena Goldie Hospital
- The Comprehensive Medical Centre
According to Dr. Bosawai, these facilities are now operational, providing vital healthcare services to communities. Looking ahead, the minister outlined plans for more health infrastructure projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including:
- Naha Birthing Centre
- Kilu’ufi Hospital Expansion
- Manuopo Area Health Centre
- Wagina Area Health Centre
- Tukutaunga Area Health Centre
- Gwanaetai Rural Health Clinic
- Sulufoloa Rural Health Clinic
- Horobao Rural Health Clinic
Dr Bosawai emphasized that these developments are a testament to the ministry’s dedication to ensuring that modern, accessible, and safe health facilities are available throughout the country.
Additionally, the minister revealed plans for 2026, which include the construction of 16 primary health facilities across Solomon Islands, starting with hospitals in Lata (Temotu), Choiseul, and Guadalcanal.
“In the 2026 budget, we will begin the construction of these 16 new primary health facilities,” Dr Bosawai said. “These projects are part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the country’s health infrastructure and deliver high-quality, improved health services to our people.”
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