Diarrhoeal illnesses on the rise in the Solomon Islands

10 June 2021

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has reported a spike in diarrhoeal illnesses in Guadalcanal, Honiara, Temotu and Western Provinces which has to date led to six deaths – five in Western Province. Children and infants aged under four years have been most affected. Rotavirus was isolated from some of the cases, however confirmation is awaited from specimens sent to Queensland for testing. Read more.

Affected Regions

Oceania

Affected Countries