As the Solomon Islands medical sector struggles with drug and funding shortages, an MP facing criminal charges is being funded by the taxpayer to seek medical help in Australia.
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The MP for Savo/Russells, Dickson Mua, is travelling to Australia today.
The Solomon Star reports the Honiara Magistrate's Court gave Mr Mua permission to vary his bail travel conditions so he could travel out of the country.
Under the rules of the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission all MPs are entitled to medical treatment overseas.
