Emergency Numbers & Access
NRH Honiara has an emergency department. Very basic equipment.
Response time: 30-60+ minutes in Honiara; unavailable in most areas
Cost: Public nominally free; extremely basic
Healthcare System
The Solomon Islands has very limited healthcare. National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara is the only significant facility. Provincial hospitals are basic. Outer islands have aid posts only. Malaria is highly endemic. No specialist care, limited surgery, unreliable blood supply. Medical evacuation to Brisbane, Australia is the standard for serious cases.
Designed for: Residents. Tourists require evacuation insurance.
GP Access & Costs
Walk-in at NRH outpatient or limited private clinics in Honiara
Typical wait: 2-5 hours at NRH
Availability: Honiara only; virtually nothing elsewhere
GP Visit
$20-60 AUD at private clinics
Private GP
$20-60 AUD
ER Without Insurance
$200-3,000+ AUD
Medication
Extremely limited pharmacy supply. Bring everything you need.
Practical Tips
- National Referral Hospital in Honiara — the only real medical facility
- Medevac insurance ESSENTIAL — nearest quality care is Brisbane (3hr flight)
- Carry comprehensive medical kit including anti-malarials and antibiotics
- Consider satellite communication device for remote island travel
- Avoid swimming in fresh water — leptospirosis risk
Who can get care in Solomon Islands?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Solomon Islands treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
Visitors get partial public cover — usually emergencies only, with routine care paid privately.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Walk-in at NRH outpatient or limited private clinics in Honiara Typical cost: $20-60 AUD at private clinics Typical wait: 2-5 hours at NRH
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $200-3,000+ AUD.
Documents worth having ready
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation (ESSENTIAL)
- Passport
Local contacts in Solomon Islands
Emergency services
999 / 911
NRH Honiara has an emergency department. Very basic equipment.
Pharmacies
Pharmacy hours vary by city; larger towns usually have a late-night rota.
What is the emergency number in Solomon Islands?
999 or 911 in Solomon Islands. NRH Honiara has an emergency department. Very basic equipment.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Solomon Islands?
$20-60 AUD at private clinics Private consultations: $20-60 AUD.
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Sources: Solomon Islands Ministry of Health, WHO Solomon Islands, CDC Travelers' Health 2024
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare