BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) welcomed a delegation from Vanuatu on Monday, 27 April, led by the country’s Minister of Health, Mr. John Still Tariqetu.
The nine-member delegation met with SINU Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Associate Professor Eric Katovai, and Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences Dr. Humpress Harrington.
Talks centered on strengthening academic collaboration, supporting Vanuatu students at SINU, and enhancing regional partnerships in health education, a statement from SINU yesterday said.
Professor Aqorau praised the achievements of Ni-Vanuatu students at SINU and highlighted the university’s role in advancing regional cooperation in health workforce development.
Minister Tariqetu expressed gratitude for SINU’s support in training Vanuatu’s health professionals, particularly nursing students.
He emphasised the strong ties between the two Melanesian nations and noted that the growing number of Ni-Vanuatu graduates reflects the depth of this partnership.
Mr. Tariquetu also mentioned the reopening of the Vanuatu National Nursing College and called for continued mentoring from SINU’s School of Nursing.
As a gesture of respect, the delegation presented a token of appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor. Members of the delegation have also been invited to attend SINU’s Graduation Ceremony this Thursday, where several Ni-Vanuatu students will graduate.
Photo credit: SINU
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