The Ministry of Health reaffirms its ongoing commitment to protecting the health and well-being of all people in Vanuatu through safe, effective, and evidence-based vaccination programs. Immunization remains one of the most powerful and proven tools to prevent a wide range of infectious diseases and promote public health.
Press Releases
On 14-15 April 2025, The Hon. Minister of Health, Hon. John Still Tari Qetu, accompanied by the Members of Parliament for Torres and Banks, MP Jonas James and MP Danny Sailas
A week after leading a successful National Health Week, the Ministry of Health has taken an historic step in strengthening the nursing profession in Vanuatu. On Wednesday 16 April, the Honourable Minister of Health, John Still Tari Qetu, signed a contract with Professor Debra Anderson, Dean of the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), to develop two new nursing programs for the Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE). This achievement responds to Vanuatu Government’s 100 days plan in addressing health workforce shortage.
The Ministry of Health would like to update the public on World TB Day 2025.
The Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health (PSRH), is hosting a PMNET Refresher Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025, in Port Vila. This workshop brings together officially recognized trainers of the Pacific Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Training (PMNET) program across Vanuatu to refresh and enhance their skills in safe maternal and neonatal care.