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Victoria physicians to sustain the project. At the same time, ni-Van (native Vanuatu) medical student graduates were returning from training in Cuba and China and would soon be available for placement around the country. ViVa gave 6-months written notice to the Government of Vanuatu of its intention to terminate the project. The Vanuatu Ministry of Health developed a transitional medical staffing plan to provide a rotation of ni-Van doctors to the Island.
205:"I wish to note in particular a special arrangement currently in place, whereby experienced Canadian medical doctors are being recruited on a 6-months rotational basis to serve our main hospital for the Southern province of Tafea. I wish to further note that such service touches the very core of our people's lives and has a long-term positive impact on the over-all welfare of our people, for which we are truly grateful."
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