4 July 202
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) has set in place short- and long-term measures to address the floor-bed problem that has been an ongoing sight at the hospital.
This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Dr George Malefoasi in a recent press conference organised by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPMC).
“Unfortunately, we have an excess number of patients but already we have some short-term and long-term actions for that issue. It will be a bit slow for us to carry out but you will see some changes soon,” Dr Malefoasi said.
He said the short-term measures include, the NRH providing some additional beds and additional long-term measures will be carried out soon as well.
Dr.Malefoasi said it comes back to people if they are sick, ensure they take their medicines.
“Many of the patients out there are defaulters’ people who have high blood pressure who did not get their medication and come back to NRH.
“They are very sick so we cannot let them return home but to look after them at the NRH as long as they are on treatment,” he said.
Source – Island Sun newspaper.
Comment.
Living with high blood pressure is a serious concern and the reason why many of my recent letters have focused on the condition and the serious health risks posed to those with high blood pressure or hypertension as the condition is more commonly referred to.
I urge all Solomon Islanders to reduce their health risks by getting medical check-ups and regularly taking the medical prescriptions given to them at a hospital or by their doctor.
Yours sincerely
Frank Short
