Information about the Solomon Islands Healthcare system and insurance system.

Solomon Islands is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. The country's healthcare system is based on free and universal healthcare provided by the government. In the country's capital, Honiara, there is the main hospital, the National Referral Hospital. Health services in Solomon Islands are provided through a variety of health facilities such as regional health centres, rural health clinics and health care hospitals. Accessibility and quality of health services face some challenges due to the country's geographical structure and population density. The country's insurance system is underdeveloped. Systems such as private health insurance are not common, and most people rely on free government-provided healthcare. However, some private insurance companies offer policies such as travel health insurance specifically for foreign tourists. Indigenous people living in the Solomon Islands generally prefer traditional medicine practices. Traditional medicine, using plants and natural products, is a method used by indigenous people to treat diseases. However, with the spread of modern medical services, the importance of traditional medical practices is decreasing. As a result, while the healthcare system in Solomon Islands is generally based on free and universal healthcare, the insurance system is underdeveloped. The nation's health care and insurance systems face geographic, demographic, and economic challenges.