Press Releases

The Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE) proudly announces the resumption of its nursing training program with the official start of the Advanced Diploma in Nursing course on Monday 4 August 2025. A total of 75 students — including 58 women and 17 men — have enrolled in the three-year program, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s health workforce.

Date: Friday 1st August 2025 The Vanuatu Ministry of Health is actively responding to a rise in suspected Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases on Tanna Island, Tafea Province. According to Situation Update 1, eight suspected cases were reported between 6th and 30th July 2025, with most involving children aged between 1 month and 4 years. Laboratory confirmation of these cases is currently underway.

Vanuatu is writing a bold new chapter for its health system—one that harnesses the power of technology to uplift every Ni-Vanuatu, no matter where they live. The Vanuatu Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030 is more than a strategic document; it is our national commitment to equity, innovation, and resilience in the face of profound change.

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.