Clinical Governance Program Graduates with their Certificates
Solomon Islands health workers lead clinical governance progress with Australian support
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with support from Australia, recognised 102 National Referral Hospital (NRH) health workers completing a clinical governance training at a ceremony in Honiara on 2 June 2026.
The training was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen patient safety and quality of care at NRH.
NRH Supervising Chief Executive Officer Dr Rooney Jagilly said the program marks a major step forward in improving clinical practice.
“Today’s presentation represents our unified commitment to improving health outcomes for the people of the Solomon Islands,” Dr. Jagilly said.
He emphasised the importance of teamwork across the health system.
“Our obligation extends beyond keeping patients safe today to ensuring every member of our clinical workforce is equipped to provide evidence-based care well into the future. This means continuous improvement, an institutional commitment to learning that never stops,” he said
More than 300 clinical and non-clinical staff from NRH, the Honiara City Council health team and senior MHMS officials took part in training between June 2025 and April 2026. The program has strengthened how care is delivered, with a clear focus on safety, teamwork, and consistent standards.
At the ceremony, 102 participants received certificates after completing the Clinical Governance Foundations training. The Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance delivered the program in partnership with the NRH Clinical Governance Advisor under the Solomon Islands–Australia Health Partnership.
Three Solomon Islands health workers, Hal Wale, Jane Saepioh and Frank Kade, also took part in an Australia Awards Fellowship on clinical governance in Melbourne in March 2026. At the event, Wale and Kade shared their experiences and encouraged colleagues to pursue similar opportunities.
Acting Australian High Commissioner Andrew Schloeffel said the program shows how Solomon Islands health workers are driving meaningful improvements in patient care.
“Australia is working alongside the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the National Referral Hospital to support stronger clinical systems so patients receive safe, high-quality care,” the Acting High Commissioner said.
“Congratulations to the 102 health workers who have completed this training. Their leadership and commitment are making a real difference for patients and communities across Solomon Islands.”
The clinical governance program will expand to provincial health services, building stronger systems nationwide.
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Dr Rooney presenting Grace Mamupio with her Clinical Governance Program Certificates
First Secretary of Health, Jemma Thompson, presenting Majory Kwaina with the Clinical Governance Program Certificate
Graduates of the Clinical Governance Program at the event
Hal Wale and Frank Kade (Australia Awards Fellowships alumni) sharing their experience at the 3 week Clinical Governance training in Melbourne earlier this year