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Health

Saupia Health Centre to Be Upgraded with Shefa’s First Maritime Health Service

The Saupia Health Centre in Paunangisu, North Efate, is set for a major upgrade that will reshape healthcare delivery across Shefa Province. Shefa Health Administrator,...

Vanuatu’s Silent Killer: NCD Caused 79% Deaths.

A national study shows that non-communicable diseases (NCD) has caused 79% of deaths every year. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that lifestyle choices have...

Santo Medical Partners with Luganville Council to Expand Ward Health Services

Trial Program Brings Medical Care Closer to Communities Health services in Luganville are set to improve as Santo Medical, one of the largest charitable medical providers...

Study Finds Over 310 Deaths in Vanuatu Linked to Smoking

A new study from 2018 has revealed that more than 311 people in Vanuatu have died every year as a result of smoking. Coordinator of...

Health Officials Blame COVID-19 Vaccine Mistrust for Whooping Cough Outbreak

Health officials say low immunization coverage in some communities is partly due to misinformation spread and discriminiation during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. This comes as...

Shefa Health to Ramp Up Immunization- Six Area Councils with below 60% Coverage.

The suspected case of whooping cough on Efate on reported on 26th August, has forced health authorities to strengthen immunization efforts in low-coverage areas. The...

70% of Vanuatu Children Suffer Tooth Decay, Survey Reveals

A national survey has revealed that 70% of children aged between 5 and 7 years suffer from tooth problems caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits....

Health Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Amid Whooping Cough Cases

The Ministry of Health has warned that babies and children under five who have not received all their vaccines are at high risk of...

Whooping Cough Cases Reported in Shefa Province

The Shefa Provincial Health Office has confirmed this week, cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in Shefa Province, particularly on Efate. Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) of...

Child Abuse Cases Rise in Sanma Province

The Sanma Counselling Centre has reported a rise in child abuse cases across the province, with more than 15 new cases recorded between 2023...

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PAC Hearing Uncovers Multiple Concerns Over VT180 Million Value Addition Fund

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today identified several major concerns over the administration of the VT180 million Value Addition Investment Capital Fund during a...

PM to Continue Consultations on Mathew and Hunter Issue

Prime Minister Jotham Napat says Government will continue consultations with leaders, including those from Tafea Province, before deciding its next course of action on...

First Permanent Correctional Facility Since Independence Ready for Service

Vanuatu will officially open its first purpose-built permanent correctional facility since Independence this Friday. The new facility, valued at approximately VT300 million, has been fully...

“It Starts at Home”: Communities Speak Out on Youth Disengagement

Communities are calling for a stronger collective effort to tackle youth disengagement, with many saying parents, community leaders and young people all have a...

Government Turns to Independence Pioneers After Matthew-Hunter Talks Stall

The Government will meet with surviving Independence pioneers and former national leaders tomorrow to help determine Vanuatu's next course of action on the Matthew...
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