Press Releases

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.

Today 25th April 2025, we join the global health community in celebrating World Malaria Day — a moment to reflect on our progress, acknowledge our challenges, and reaffirm our collective commitment to better health for all. This year’s theme: “Malaria ends with us,