Medical
There are two medical clinics currently staffed on Rennell Island. They are located in the Tigoa and Te’Nggano villages on Lake Te’Nggano.
The standard of medical care available in the clinics is very basic. Most serious cases are referred to Central Hospital Honiara, for further consultation. Generally the patient is transported on the next scheduled air flight although in emergency cases, the RAMSI aircraft is used.
Malaria is a serious health risk in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea but Renbel province is the only area where malaria is not a problem.
Bellona Island also has one medical clinic.
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