Skip to main content
Print / View PDF
Western Pacific Region
Solomon Islands

Technical Contacts

UHC Partnership Implementation

Programmatic and Financial

Status
13
Activities
Completed/Canceled
Status Product/Service Deliverables Last updated Updated by
view Completed Human resources for health policy and planning WHO supported the MHMS technically and financially with the development of the National Health Workforce Strategy. The development process was undertaken over a 7 month period in 2024 with the recruitment of an International Consultant, establishment of a Taskforce chaired by the Deputy Secretary Corporate to provide oversight of the development of the Strategy, provincial consultations and meetings with line Ministries including Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Ministry of Public Service as well as in-depth discussion with staff at NRH and the SINU. The final Draft was submitted to the Permanent Secretary of Health for presentation at the Senior Executive Members meeting of the MHMS for their review and endorsement prior to official launch and publication. fongm@who.int
view Completed Create a mechanism or body for change management in health Change management in health mechanism/body in MHMS
Created

Provincial change management initiatives undertaken in 3 provinces


 downeyc
view Completed Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework for RDP implementation inclusive of necessary governance and financing changes necessary to make and roll out its implementation Draft M & E Framework for RDP Implementation developed. Preliminary baseline data collection mechanism being established
 downeyc

Products/Services

Start date
Product/Service Deliverables Status Programme Implementation Start date End date User Contacts Last updated Updated by
Update of the 2015 National Medicines Policy Supported stakeholder consultation to review and update the 2015 National Medicines Policy
Ongoing
50%
 Jul 01,2024 Dec 31,2025 jonesma@who.int
Ongoing support to strengthen HIS * DHIS2 assistance to continuously track data quality, reporting & monitoring
* DQA and capacity building of Provincial HIS Coordinators
Ongoing
50%
 Mar 01,2024 Dec 31,2025 deki@who.int
Development of national Digital Health Strategy * Established and convened technical working group
* Supported development of national Digital Health Strategy
Ongoing
80%
 Mar 01,2024 Dec 31,2025 deki@who.int
NCD Risk factors: Support tax modelling on NCD risk factors (tobacco, beer and sugar-sweetened beverages)  • The WHO supported tax modelling for tobacco, beer and sugar-sweetened beverages with participation of the Customs’ Department and Inland Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury and Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The tax modelling is based on the WHO TaxSim approach to quantify expected health and economic impacts of proposed tax increases including consumption and tax revenue to guide a decision on tax increase completed. The draft tax modelling has been shared with the technical teams of MHMS DSHI and NCD Acting Director. The policy briefs on health tax are being finalized and be presented to the MHMS Senior Executives and Ministry of Finance and Trade.
Ongoing
1%
 Feb 01,2024 Jun 01,2025 BayandorjT@who.int downeyc@who.int
Support in strengthening infection prevention and control includign sterilization  1. WHO supported the MHMS to organize training of the national guidelines on IPC to Temotu, Guadalcanal and Makira provinces, and Honiara City Council.
2. Using WHO/WPRO sterilization coaching checklists in five hospitals (National Referral Hospital, Kilu’ufi, Good Samaritan, Kirakira and Gizo hospitals), multi-stakeholder teams reviewed four key areas: 1) washing and disinfection; 2) inspection and packing; 3) sterilization; and 4) sterile storage. Action plans were reviewed and updated. The National Referral Hospital is progressing well with centralized sterilization through improvement of its CSSD.
3. A Simulation Exercise (SimEx) for infection prevention and control (IPC) was completed for in- and out-patient departments at National Referral, KiraKira, Gizo and Kilu’ufi hospitals to assess infection prevention and control (IPC) practices for patient, visitor, and healthcare worker safety. Three health facilities of Western province (Vonunu AHC, Kolokolo RHC and Rarumana Nurse Aid Post) were assessed for capacity and essential supplies present. This informed the list of essential procurement supplies for the remaining 60 primary health care facilities of the Western Province, Malaita province and Guadalcanal province (to be procured in 2025).
Ongoing
1%
 Jan 01,2023 Dec 31,2026 BayandorjT@who.int downeyc@who.int
Support implementation of National Policies on inclusive disability and rehabilitation 1. WHO supported the Disability Inclusive Health Services Training (DIHST) in HCC and Guadalcanal province including a National Policy Dialogue. Capacity building exercises were organized for staff representatives from all Ministries in 2024 to implement the Disability Inclusive Policy throughout Solomon Islands.
2. Support procurement for strengthening essential health services: NCD PEN essential supplies and equipment, blood fridge and ultrasound machine
Ongoing
1%
 Jan 01,2024 Dec 31,2027 BayandorjT@who.int downeyc@who.int
Diabetes and diabetic foot care  1. Eighteen health facilities in Central, Choiseul and Western provinces and HCC were assessed for quality of diabetes and diabetic foot care. Most (57%) patients presenting to primary care clinics had poor glycemic control and 70% were symptomatic (70%). Only 8% were managed appropriately based on SOLPEN standards, indicating that key counselling, follow-up and medication treatment protocols are not routinely followed. 

2. In 2024, WHO in collaboration with MHMS introduced diabetes and diabetic foot care clinical coaching and quality improvement interventions. Small group coaching sessions enabled 254 (90%) staff from NRH and HCC to achieve at least 90% in diabetes; and 125 (50%) for diabetic foot and wound care clinical competency (see our dashboard). Quality improvement tools have been tested in HCC to evaluate the impact of coaching, identify gaps and develop action plans to strengthen service capacity. Nineteen national facilitators have received advanced coaching to support roll out to other provinces in 2025. WHO will continue supporting national scale-up and procurement of resources for targeted primary health care facilities.  
On track
1%
 Oct 01,2023 Dec 15,2027 BayandorjT@who.int downeyc@who.int
Support for intensifying Primary Health Care ion Solomon Islands  Supports to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to improve Primary Health Care in the Solomon Islands through the re-introduction of the Family Health Record Card (FHRC). Field testing of the FHRC tools commenced in July 2024. From 11 November through 16 December 2024, FHRC was rolled out in Guadalcanal Province (Eastern areas) covering villages and communities in 3 out of 6 health zones which comprised coastal and hard to reach mountainous villages and communities. This rollout was made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of the FHRC task force, sub-technical working group, nursing division, the Guadalcanal Provincial Health Services and communities in Eastern areas. From February through April this year, WHO will support ongoing activities such as: (1) the completion of tally and data analysis and reporting of findings; and (2) review and perfect the final version of FHRC documents (manual and assessment tool). This effort has markedly improved health workers' knowledge of local health needs, reinforced preventative health strategies, and promoted community engagement. Feedback session with the villages highlighted this was the first visit to several of the villages where medical personnel, including doctors, sought out what family and community health needs and concerns were, with the villagers hopeful that such activities will continue, especially given the high cost of traveling to Honiara for follow up medical checks. However, challenges such as limited resources and accessibility to remote areas were encountered, requiring adjustments in project timelines and resource allocation. The findings from this initiative will serve as a vital baseline for ongoing health improvement efforts across the region. Support for scale up of the FHRC nationwide is planned for 2025.
Ongoing
75%
 Jul 24,2023 Apr 30,2025 fongm@who.int fongm@who.int
Human resources for health policy and planning WHO supported the MHMS technically and financially with the development of the National Health Workforce Strategy. The development process was undertaken over a 7 month period in 2024 with the recruitment of an International Consultant, establishment of a Taskforce chaired by the Deputy Secretary Corporate to provide oversight of the development of the Strategy, provincial consultations and meetings with line Ministries including Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Ministry of Public Service as well as in-depth discussion with staff at NRH and the SINU. The final Draft was submitted to the Permanent Secretary of Health for presentation at the Senior Executive Members meeting of the MHMS for their review and endorsement prior to official launch and publication.
Completed
100%
 Jun 17,2024 Dec 16,2024 fongm@who.int fongm@who.int
Legislation for enabling strong and coherent health systems  Support for the Review of the Health Services Act which is currently ongoing now for the past 2 years. The Policy Paper for presentation to Cabinet has been drafted and is awaiting final discussions with line Ministries prior to Cabinet submission. These Ministries include Ministry of Finance & Treasury:. Ministry of Public Services and the Ministry of Provincial Government & Institutional Strengthening. It is expected that this discussion will occur during the month of February depending on the availability of the PSH and key personnel from these Ministries. While the process of review has been occurring for over 2 years, WHO CO is committed to ensuring that this process runs its course, and a proper review of the Act is completed.

Ongoing
85%
 Jan 10,2023 Dec 31,2025 fongm@who.int fongm@who.int
Create a mechanism or body for change management in health Change management in health mechanism/body in MHMS
Created

Provincial change management initiatives undertaken in 3 provinces
Completed
50%
 Jan 01,2018 Dec 31,2018 downeyc
Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework for RDP implementation inclusive of necessary governance and financing changes necessary to make and roll out its implementation Draft M & E Framework for RDP Implementation developed. Preliminary baseline data collection mechanism being established
Completed
80%
 Jan 01,2018 Dec 31,2018 downeyc
Create an evidence base from experiences of phase 1 roll out for further refining of RDP implementation plan for national roll out Evidence base for further refinement of RDP implementation plan established
Completed
70%
 Jan 01,2018 Dec 31,2018 downeyc
Download CSV