Page 5 - Sept 30

Background

. Makira Province is the fourth largest province in the country

. Approx 60,000 people mainly around Kirakira the capital

. No dentist has stayed for more than 18 months due to:
Ø Poor / unrepairable equipment

Ø Inadequate facilities

Ø Infrequent outreach to other areas in the province

Ø Cost and time to travel to Honiara for dental services not available at Kirakira

PROJECT OUTLINE
· Build a modern dental clinic at Kirakira with two surgeries, allowance for a third,
a sterilization room, office / reception, storage room and waiting area

· Provide second hand equipment and instruments appropriate to Solomon Islands
requirements

· Provide training and ongoing maintenance support to ensure the longevity of the
equipment
OBJECTIVES

· Increase / improve the quality of dental services and infection control
· Increase the range of dental services that can be provided by improving the
existing facilities and attracting suitable qualified dental personnel
· Improve the retention of these personnel

TIMELINE

A number of activities have been initiated in 2024:

. Develop and refine budget Completed
. Secure commitment and funding from stakeholders Completed

. Define roles and responsibilities Completed

. Develop an MOU with Provincial Government Completed

· Source second hand dental equipment Victoria, Newcastle, Hong Kong
· Prefabricate dental clinic in Brisbane Completed
The next phase involves:
. Provincial government allocating a site and connecting utilities
. Transport container BNE - Honiara and then to Kirakira Unload container to
secure location

· Build clinic in Kirakira
· Install dental equipment
· Provide training in equipment and maintenance

Evaluation of the project will involve evaluation of equipment and service by Australian Bio
Medical technician and dental assistant practice protocols for equipment, maintenance and
infection controls