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How does the healthcare system work in Solomon Islands?

What is the quality of healthcare in Solomon Islands?

• In the Solomon Islands, you will find primary, secondary and tertiary care. The quality of care is good, although it varies greatly between urban areas and rural areas.
• The main healthcare facility is the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. However, there are often shortages here too.
• Because the Solomon Islands consists of 900 islands, healthcare is not equally accessible to everyone.
• Call 111 in the event of a medical emergency.

How does the public healthcare system work in Solomon Islands?

• There are four public hospitals, in Honiara, Gizo, Auki and Lata, which provide emergency care, maternity - and child care and preventive care.
• The National Referral Hospital provides specialist care for complex problems.
• There are also provincial hospitals and health clinics.

How does the private healthcare system work in Solomon Islands?

• Private healthcare is very limited and mainly concentrated in Honiara.

How is the general practitioner arranged in Solomon Islands?

• There is no general practitioner system. People simply go straight to the nearest clinic or hospital.

How is the dentist arranged in Solomon Islands?

• There are a few dental clinics that offer basic care, but you will have to experience the quality yourself.

How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Solomon Islands?

What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Solomon Islands?

• There are a few things you should watch out for in the Solomon Islands. Foreigners are regularly the target of violent crime.
• Think of home burglaries, car break-ins and sexual harassment.
• Be especially careful in the nightlife scene. Anyone can become a victim of (sexual) harassment, but especially women.
• Pickpocketing is also common and it is not recommended to walk or go for a run alone in the morning or evening.
• There are sometimes political protests, these can easily get out of hand.
• Also watch out for stray dogs. They regularly attack people who are walking, running or cycling.
• If you like crocodiles and sharks, you've come to the right place. There are many of them, even close to Honiara (Mbonege Beach), but be careful and don't just go into the water!

What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Solomon Islands?

• There are many mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. Zika and chikungunya are also not uncommon. So protect yourself well against mosquitoes!
• The Rotavirus is present in Solomon Islands and sometimes there are even outbreaks. So be especially careful with children.
• Be careful with food and water poisoning.

What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Solomon Islands?

• Most roads are unpaved, except around Honiara. Unfortunately, the roads around Honiara are also like Swiss cheese.
• The roads are not well lit at night.
• Also beware of young people trying to ask for money, especially around Honiara. Keep your windows closed. Public transport is actually only available in the capital in the form of minibuses.

What work and travel insurance policies are suitable for short and long stays in Solomon Islands?

• Is the trip to the Solomon Islands your return sufficiently covered? Are you sufficiently covered before, during and after your activities? Which insurance best suits your trip and your activity? Read more about insurances for abroad on JoHoinsurances.org.

What emigration and expat insurance can you take out for Solomon Islands if you are going to live there for a while?

• When staying in the Solomon Islands, you cannot do without good, international health insurance. The chance of medical evacuation is high, as well as the fact that you will probably have to go to foreign clinics for certain things (such as dental care).
• Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation as well as coverage in neighboring countries. Read more about insurances for abroad on Expatinsurances.org.