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Health

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...

Perinatal Disorders: Leading Cause of Child Death in Vanuatu

Doctors at Vanuatu National Hospital say almost half of child deaths in the country are linked to complications around pregnancy and birth. Speaking during a...

Japan Donates Blood Donation Bus to Vanuatu’s National Hospital

Vanuatu’s healthcare system has received a major boost this week with the handover of a new blood donation bus from the Government of Japan...

Intern Doctors in Provinces Struggle with Lack of Support

Intern doctor John Ala from Vanuatu National Referral Hospital (VNRH) has highlighted the struggles young doctors face when working in provincial hospitals, saying they...

Decentralisation of Health Services Key Focus as Vanuatu National Hospital Marks 50 Years

As Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) celebrates its 50-year milestone, health officials and experts emphasized the importance of decentralising quality, inclusive palliative and health services...

2 Pounds Every Two Weeks Was Enough’: Nurse Remembers Early Days of VCH

Evelyn Charlie Laban started her nursing career in 1973 at Paton Memorial Hospital. A year later, she moved to Vila Central Hospital (VCH) as...

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Albert Riera Named New VUFC Head Coach

Vanuatu United FC has announced Albert Riera as its new head coach for Season 2 of the OFC Pro League. Riera is one of Oceania’s...

Dengue Outbreak Declared on Tanna

Ministry of Health has officially declared a dengue outbreak on Tanna Island, Tafea Province, after seven cases were confirmed between 29 September and 1...

Rotavirus Outbreak Declared in Santo

The Ministry of Health has officially declared a Rotavirus outbreak in Santo, after laboratory tests confirmed infections and health authorities recorded a rise in...

Government Signals More Support for Local Industries

The Government says it is looking to strengthen support for Ni-Vanuatu businesses and local industries, following this year’s Vanuatu Made event. Speaking at the closing...

Court rejects VT5.17 Million, Awards VT220,000 in Riot Damages

Five claimants who sustained personal injuries during a violent confrontation at Funataripu village in Big Bay, Santo, in August 2020 have been awarded a...
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