The National Workers Union's Ephraim Kalsakau, who is also the member for Port Vila, said Basil Leodoro's absence has placed notable stress on the quality of medical care on Maewo and the north.
The surgeon was stood down in October after questioning the government's use of aid funding meant for evacuees from September's volcanic eruption on Ambae.
Mr Kalsakau said he was pleased for the people of Vanuatu.
