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Vanuatu Opposition wants answers
Vanuatu’s Opposition leader is claiming the county's prime minister of bending rules for certain MPs, suggesting this has caused Covid-19 to enter into the community.In a statement Ralph Regenvanu...
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Vanuatu doctor who contracted Covid-19 urges international support for outbreak
Doctors and healthcare workers in Vanuatu have been concerned about the rising COVID-19 cases in the community, because of the low vaccination rates, lack of health staff and access to basic...
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Vanuatu has 20 new Covid cases in 24 hours
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 20 new active cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours bringing the total to 260 active cases in Vanuatu since 1 January 2022.Director General of the Ministry of...
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Vanuatu Covid-19 patient critically ill, health workers fear for country's...
Doctors and healthcare workers in Vanuatu have been concerned about the rising Covid-19 cases in the community, because of the low vaccination rates, lack of health staff and access to basic...
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Vanuatu woman tested Covid-19 positive dies
A woman in South Santo, Vanuatu who had an underlying condition and tested positive for CovidD-19, died on Sunday. South Santo Area Two Council Administrator, Terry Daniel, said the SANMA Rural Health...
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Some Vanuatu farmers no longer reliant on imported seed
Thirteen farmers around the island of Malekula in Vanuatu are no longer using imported seeds.The members of the Melekula Farmers Seed organisation have their own local vegetable and fruit seeds and...
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WHO says 'priority' must be on vulnerable groups as Vanuatu battles COVID
Authorities in Vanuatu are scrambling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has now spread to two provinces.There are almost 300 active infections in the country and one woman who tested positive to...
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ADB provides $5 million grant to help Vanuatu respond to Covid-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a $5 million grant from its Pacific Disaster Resilience Programme (Phase 3) to help finance Vanuatu Government’s response to the community transmission of...
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Vanuatu numbers to 473
In the latest reporting period in Vanuatu, through to Wednesday, there were an additional 70 cases of Covid-19.This takes the tally in the country this year to 473.All of the additional cases occurred...
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World Cup qualifier disrupted by Covid
A set back for the Oceania World Cup qualifying tournament in Qatar with this morning's opening game between Tahiti and Vanuatu called off because of positive Covid-19 cases in the Vanuatu squad.The...
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Vanuatu public urged to test for Covid-19 if symptoms show up
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is advising members of the public to get tested if they are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19. Tests are being conducted at Vila Central Hospital and Northern Provincial...
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Vanuatu withdraws from Oceania World Cup qualifiers after players test Covid...
Vanuatu has withdrawn from participating in the Oceania World Cup qualifiers underway in Doha, Qatar after some players tested positive for Covid-19.Executive of Vanuatu Football Federation announced...
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Making Vanuatu's settlements safer, stronger and more affordable
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved US$25 million for a new project to improve the resilience, services and infrastructure of new settlements and several existing informal...
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Vanuatu total lockdown imminent
Vanuatu Minister of Health has advised the people to prepare for a total lockdown, as the Government is eyeing tougher restrictions, starting this week. Minister Bruno Leingkone said he has discussed...
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Vanuatu reports 74 new cases
The Vanuatu Ministry of Health is reporting another 174 cases of Covid 19 in the 24 hours to midday Monday.This takes the country's tally of infection since the beginning of this year to 952.The entire...
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Pregnant women urged to get Covid-19 vaccine
Vanuatu Ministry of Health is urging pregnant women to get their Covid-19 vaccine now. Acting Director of Curative & Hospital Services, Dr. Sereana Natuman said, “Covid-19 vaccines offer pregnant...
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Vanuatu Covid-19 Task Force endorses government decision to fine businesses
Vanuatu's National Covid-19 Task Force has endorsed the Government's decision to fine all business houses including kava bars not more than Vt500,000 each.An individual who breaches the protocols will...
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5.9-magnitude quake hits 34 km ESE of Port Olry, Vanuatu: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 34 km ESE of Port Olry, Vanuatu at 21:57:00 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter, with a depth of 112.89 km, was initially...
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Vanuatu continues emphasis on TB prevention during Covid-19 pandemic
Tuberculosis (TB) in Vanuatu remains a Public Health problem as it continues to affect the lives of people.Reports from the Department of Public Health show that new cases are reported each year and is...
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Vanuatu curfew extended for 5 more days
Minister of Health, Bruno Leingkone announced an extension of the curfew for another period of 5 days, starting Sunday 27 March 2022.The new curfew order starts from 8pm to 6am and applies to the whole...
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