The Solomon Islands' second largest hospital, in Western province, faces closure because of a lack of funds.
The Solomon Star newspaper says for several months the Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda has not been getting its usual health grants.
It says as a result, more than 50 nurse aids and auxiliary staff have gone without pay for two months.
The hospital's secretary, Soraya Pina, says the hospital administration and the United Church are now conducting their own fundraising drives to support the hospital and its staff.
Ms Pina says if the hospital fails to get funds by the end of next month, the hospital will close its doors indefinitely.
