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3 September 2026

Solomon Islands reaches regional target as more newborns receive life-saving care in the first hours of life

More newborns in Solomon Islands are receiving life-saving care in the critical first hours after birth, with a new World Health Organization (WHO) report confirming the country ha ...

28 August 2026

Joint News Release

Pacific health leaders advance recommendations for resilient health systems in a digital age

Pacific health leaders have concluded the Pacific Heads of Health Meeting 2026 in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, following three days of discussions on strengthening regional health prio ...

27 August 2026

Media release

Contact investigation and preventive treatment mission strengthens TB prevention in Isabel Province

More than 200 people in Isabel Province benefited from a targeted tuberculosis (TB) prevention mission that identified people at risk, detected new TB cases and expanded access to ...

19 August 2026

Media release

Upgraded health facilities strengthen climate resilience and access to healthcare for rural communities in Santo

For remote communities in rural Santo, it is challenging to travel to the main city Luganville for basic health services. For these communities, having access to safer and more rel ...