Group photo of the 82 newly registered nurses during the official start of their supervised program last month. Also in picture, MHMS Officials.

The training was recently held at St Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara.

Health’s GBV National Coordinator, Mr. Nashley Vozoto explained that the objective of the training is for nurses to obtain in-depth knowledge of the MHMS GBV guideline and how they can carry out their work in accordance with the guide.

“This includes, identifying GBV issues that has the potential to further worsen health conditions of patients, to provide a patient-centric approach and support patient by connecting them to other social services example police, counseling, shelters, etc.”, Mr Vozoto explained.

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Officer also participated in the training providing important information on the services of RSIPF regarding GBV and how health and RSIPF can link up to address GBV issues as partners.

“This is important so that patients affected by GBV can access appropriate health care in a timely manner and receive patient-centered medical and psychological support in all health facilities of the MHMS”.

“I am pleased with the training and confident that the nurses trained will now be able to provide appropriate care to a patient affected by sexual based violence”, said Vozoto.

Meanwhile, second group of newly registered nurses will undergo the nurses supervised practice program starting Monday 25^thJuly next week and will also be undergoing similar training.

The training was supported by the Solomon Islands Government through Nursing Council Board Annual Operation Plan and Budget.

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