Vanuatu Children's Health Network

08/03/2026

Children connecting with their parents and caregivers is more important than we may have ever realized.

07/03/2026

Thank you Physiotherapy Vanuatu for your service and leadership in the areas of rehabilitation and recovery for all of our children.

Happy International Women's Day to all Vanuatu Physiotherapy women 💙👊👍💯

02/03/2026

Lisin long advaes blong National Disaster Management Office

26/02/2026

Thank you Family Care Centre - Marine Reach Vanuatu for helping our children and their families

19/02/2026

Tenkiu tumas Jaenis Medikol Tim
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Specialist doctors from the China Medical Team (CMT) at Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) have continued their medical outreach programme across Efate, ending the 2025 Chinese New Year on a high note with a successful free health clinic on Ifira Island last Friday, 13 February, as they prepare to welcome the 2026 Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

Read more on our website ⬇️

https://www.dailypost.vu/news/china-medical-team-marks-chinese-new-year-with-successful-ifira-outreach/article_cc0958e5-7af8-53d6-8320-570203125f78.html

19/02/2026

Take your child to the nearest health facility. Speak to the nurse or doctor.
Get vaccinated.

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health confirms 795 total whooping cough (pertussis) cases and 7 deaths recorded since the outbreak began. While weekly case numbers are declining, transmission remains above outbreak level and the risk is still present especially for infants and young children.

📍 Most cases are reported in Efate and Tanna
🏥 65 people have been hospitalized since the start of the outbreak
👶 Highest impact is among children under 10, especially babies under 1 year

⚠️ Watch for symptoms:
• Persistent or severe cough
• “Whooping” sound when breathing in
• Vomiting after coughing
• Difficulty breathing in infants

💉 Vaccination is the best protection. Parents and caregivers should ensure children under five are fully immunized with the Pentavalent vaccine.

🧼 Prevention tips:
• Wash hands regularly
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Seek medical care early for long-lasting cough

Stay alert, protect your family, and visit your nearest health facility if symptoms appear.

17/02/2026

Thank you to National Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu for supporting this project in partnership with Australian High Commission, Vanuatu REnew Pacific Respond Global and HELPR 1

Health Promotions Vanuatu World Health Organization Western Pacific Region

12/02/2026

Lisin long toktok blo out-going DG blo helt Shirley Tokon.

Wan importen mesej blong evriwan.

09/02/2026

Lisin lo smol aweanes ia