“Vanuatu’s government has hit out at aid groups over a lack of coordination that it says has resulted in “precious time” being wasted as the country grapples with the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Pam.
“Food and relief supplies finally reached the southern island of Tanna on Wednesday, five days after Pam roared ashore.
“However, many of the 80 islands that make up the sprawling archipelago remain without help.
“Aid agencies are continuing to battle logistical challenges, with a lack of landing strips and deep water ports hampering their efforts to reach the outer islands.
“They have described scenes of large-scale property and crop destruction, and said there is an urgent need for clean water, medical supplies, tents, bedding and hygiene kits.”
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