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Health

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...

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...

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PM Napat Launches National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition in Vanuatu

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has officially launched the National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition in Port Vila over the weekend. The expedition is a month-long scientific...

Prime Minister Napat Presents Vanuatu’s New Climate Action Plan to UN

Prime Minister Jotham Napat has announced the completion and submission of Vanuatu’s new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), outlining the country’s climate action targets from...

Young Ni-Vanuatu Seafarers Set Sail for Global Maritime Careers

Two young men from Vanuatu, Morgan Tom (23, from Tongoa Island) and Kelepi Fa Bakomu Mototua (19, from Ifira), are breaking new ground as...

Ifira Black Bird to Defend Title in Vanuatu Made Shield Grand Final Against iCount Yatel

Defending champions Ifira Black Bird FC will face iCount Yatel FC in the grand final of the Vanuatu Made Shield this Saturday at 2pm...

Tafea FC Beat Senior Men’s Pre-Squad 3–2 in Friendly Match

The Vanuatu National Senior Men’s Pre-Squad played their second national friendly match this week at Port Vila Municipal Stadium, going down 3–2 against Tafea...
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