BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

A concerned elder in Ulawa, Makira-Ulawa Province has raised concerns regarding the increased number of Malaria cases on the island.

 And, the clinic in the Haupala community is also reportedly run down and short of medicine.

The elder who requested anonymity stressed that despite the cases of malaria continuing to increase on the island, there is no medicine and that one of the major clinics is in a dilapidated state.

“We have malaria cases on the rise with no medicines on the island,” said the concerned community elder.

He revealed that there is a growing concern from community members as cases keep increasing and the clinic building being rundown and not catering for the huge number of sick people needing medical attention.

“The Haupala clinic building has run down since it was built 40 years ago. No staff house and sanitary facilities,” the concerned elder voiced.

“For malaria on the island, this has been ongoing for months now,” said the elder from Ulawa.

The concerned person also disclosed that the clinic on the island is in a poor condition.

“Our clinics are in a very poor condition, even to the stage where they need to be shut down. No proper toilets for sick patients,” the concerned elder said.

The community elder also pointed out that the Arona airport waiting house on Ulawa Island needs demolition.

“The terminal or waiting house does not fit for human habitation. The roads are in bad condition. The Sumoli wharf is already disconnected by sea from mainland access,” said the concerned elder.

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