Oceania Vanuatu Given the declaration of a dengue outbreak with evidence of local transmission, a red alert for dengue, serotype to be determined, or DENV-? has been issued according to news releases shared on PacNet on 22 June 2026
Oceania Vanuatu Another 100 nurses could be recruited from Solomon Islands as Vanuatu's Ministry of Health continues to face a major shortage of health workers and professionals
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Government says it remains committed to rebuilding national carrier Air Vanuatu, but warns that future financial support must come with major structural reforms to avoid repeating past losses
Oceania Vanuatu A 7,3 magnitude earthquake hit around 35 kilometres northeast of Luganville, Vanuatu's second-largest city, with tremors felt across various islands but with no threat of a tsunami
Oceania Vanuatu A photograph by Elle Leontiev featuring self-taught vulcanologist Philip, taken on the ash plains of active Mt Yasur in Tanna has won the Portraiture Category at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, bringing global attention to Vanuatu after winning