Namolalae Clinic in Malaita province has recorded an outbreak of diarrhoea and dysentery since November.
Nurse in Charge Rose Manunu told SIBC News, the clinic now records more than 20 cases including several deaths as a result of the outbreak.
Mrs Manunu adds lack of proper water and sanitation is a contributing factor leading up to the outbreak adding a clean environment will help stop the current outbreak.