World Skin Health Day in Solomon Islands

Published
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Last week, WSP supported the Ministry Of Health & Medical Services - Solomon Islands Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Unit in their multi-day World Skin Health Day event, funded by the International League of Dermatological Societies. Events included a skin health information stall, a free mobile skin clinic run by the Skin Clinic team at Honiara National Referral Hospital, a skin health float as part of the Independence Day parade, an official launch event attended by key stakeholders including the Minister for Health and Medical Services and the Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands, and various nationally broadcasted radio segments on SIBC News, including a talk back show, which you can find shared on our Facebook page. 
These activities raised awareness across Solomon Islands on the importance of skin health and seeking treatment for skin problems, with a focus on skin NTDs including scabies. 
Congratulations to everyone involved in executing this amazing event! 

20 people stand in a row, posing for a photo to celebrate the World Skin Health Day launch event on July 8 in Honiara, Solomon Islands. There is a table in the centre with a cake on it.

5 women pose for a selfie in a truck. 2 others, a man and a woman, are sitting in the background in the truck. They are all wearing orange T shirts in celebration of world skin health day, on the 8th of July in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

5 people sit around a table for a talk back radio show with SIBC news Solomon Islands, in Honiara on July 8 as part of World Skin Health Day. A woman is standing in the foreground ready to film them, she is wearing a headset.

 

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