Press Releases

The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that, according to the Epidemic and Emerging Disease Alerts in the Pacific report dated 4th November 2025, Australia has recorded 145 measles cases so far in 2025 (the highest number since 2019), New Zealand, 17 confirmed cases and China more than 1503.

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The Ministry of Health is responding to the outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Between 6th July and 26th August 2025, a total of 88 cases have been reported from Tanna Island, Tafea Province, and 1 from Shefa Province.

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The Ministry of Health is actively responding to a suspected outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) on Tanna Island. A total of 13 suspected cases have been reported at Lenakel Hospital since 21 July 2025.

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health continues its response to the suspected outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Tanna, Tafea Province. According to the Situation Report dated 5th August 2025, a total of 11 suspected cases have been recorded at Lenakel Hospital since 6th July. Of these, 2 children have died, 5 have been discharged, and 4 remain under treatment. All hospitalized children had not received their scheduled Pentavalent vaccinations.