The clinical fit-out of the state-of-the-art Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is now underway, ahead of the facility’s opening in the first half of 2026.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, says he’s impressed by the level of thought and planning going into the new $250 million Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre (BUHC).
Officials will be better placed to manage road maintenance in Solomon Islands after receiving data training under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership.
Community leaders from Naha have completed a two-day leadership training course in preparation for the opening of Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year.
A young Solomon Islands woman, Nanny Walasi, is breaking new ground in construction on the Buala Market Project, gaining hands-on skills and inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.
Minister Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid rollout of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project.
Eleven construction and carpentry students from the San Isidro Care Centre and Bethesda Rural Training Centre are feeling inspired after their visit to the Australian-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre construction site.
Twelve apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara
At the request of the Solomon Islands Government, Australia is supporting Solomon Islands – as Forum host and Chair of the upcoming 2025 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting – with funding for essential road repairs and climate-friendly upgrades to public infrastructure around Honiara.