Ministry of Health and World Bank launches Tulagi Hospital Improvement & Incinerator Facility Projects
By Alfred Pagepitu
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services in partnership with the World Bank, officially launched and handed over the Tulagi Hospital Improvement Project and a new Incinerator Facility Project on Friday.
Witnessed by officials including surrounding communities from Savo and Ngella Island, the event marked a significant step in enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Deputy Secretary for Health Care, Dr. Gregory Jilini said the handing over of the project demonstrates the governments commitment to improving healthcare services and infrastructure across the Solomon Islands.
” I’m happy that today we can now say that we have a new facility that can, once we equip it with the right equipment, it can have all the basic services that you would expect in a hospital.”
Handover of the new Incinerator Facility.
Meanwhile, Central Province Premier, Michael Salini acknowledged the the support rendered for the establishment of the new facilities.
” We gather here to witness the handing over of the renovated buildings which for may years to come will continue to transform healthcare service delivery to our people.”
” I on behalf of my government and the people of Central Province are deeply honoured to convey our heartfelt thanks and gratitude.”
Both projects are funded by the World Bank Covid-19 Emergency Response Project and implemented by the Project Management Unit within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
The Tulagi Incinerator Facility, constructed by RSF Construction, is one of four incinerator facilities funded by the World Bank in the country.
It plays a crucial role in strengthening the health system in the country by providing an improved and efficient waste management solution.
SIBC News understands, hospital operations are set to resume in two of the newly completed buildings at the Tulagi Hospital.
The remaining two buildings are expected to be ready by mid-December.
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