US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 April 2025
Solomon Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Exercise increased caution to Solomon Islands due to risks to health , unexploded ordinance , crime and civil unrest . Mosquito-borne diseases Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are widespread. Medical facilities and clinics outside of Honiara are under-resourced in terms of drugs and medical equipment. Unexploded ordinance (UXO) Unexploded ordinance from World War II remains a significant hazard and may be present on land, in forests, and underwater locations. Many areas have been swept or cleared, however previously undetected UXO continue to be discovered on a regular
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