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After launching the project in May in Vanuatu, the baseline survey started in August 2011 in order to collect baseline data on the current situation of NB-IST for nurses. In Shefa province which is the pilot province of the project, the survey team conducted questionnaire survey and interviews for nurses, nursing supervisors and counterparts with regard to current situation of S&C and IST, nurses' satisfaction and needs on supporting system to them and their working environment. Some interesting findings were gained, such as the difference of working situation between the nurses in the capital area and the ones in outer islands.

The results of the survey were compiled in "Baseline Survey Report" and will be shared with counterparts for the purpose of discussing the implementation of the project activities.