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Influenza outbreak in Vanuatu, Situation report No.2 27 July 2022.

The Ministry of Health would like to update on the Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) cases in Vanuatu. From 11 to 17 July, the National Surveillance unit recorded 362 Influenza like Illness cases. The Number of new cases decreased nationally by 43% from the previous week.

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning- Press Release No.1_27 July 2022

The Ministry of Health would like to update the public on the current Ciguatera Fish Poisoning situation in Vanuatu. From 1st January to 17th July 2022, a total of 32 ciguatera fish poisoning have been reported to the National Surveillance Unit. Twenty- three in Penama, six (6) in Malampa and three (3) in Shefa Province. No death had been reported so far.

Leptospirosis Press Release No.1 07th of February 2022

The Ministry of Health would like to update the public on the current leptospirosis situation in Vanuatu. As of the 4th of February 2022, a total of eight (8) confirmed cases have been reported to the National Surveillance Unit: five (5) cases reported in Sanma Province, one (1) in Shefa Province, one (1) in Torba and one (1) in Tafea Province. No suspected or confirmed cases have been reported from Penama and Malampa Provinces.

Malaria Press Release No.1 11th of July 2022

Ministry of Health declare Malaria outbreak in certain areas

The Ministry of Health has declared a Malaria outbreak in certain areas of Vanuatu. These are: North East and West Coast Santo, South East Malekula, Epi Island and South East Vanua Lava (Sola).

Revitalizing Primary Health Care Program in Vanuatu

The Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health organization office in Vanuatu are working on revitalizing the Primary Health Care program in Vanuatu.

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