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New Hope for Tonga’s Health Crisis, but Can Aid Truly Drive Long-Term Change?

Vava’u, Tonga — The World Bank has just approved a transformative $30 million grant for Tonga’s Health Enhancement and Resiliency ...
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Fakamahino mei he Potungaue Mo’ui na’e tomui hono leleaki’i ange pekia, ‘oku tukuaki’i na’e maloloo ko e fehalaaki ‘a e kau neesi moe Toketa.

‘Oku ‘ikai ko ha me’a fo’ou ‘a hono tapalasia ‘e he kakai ‘o e fonua ‘a e Potugaue Mo’ui ‘i ...
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Fiji Ministry of Health & Medical Services Welcomes WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala

In a traditional Fijian ceremony this morning, the Ministry of Health & Medical Services extended a warm welcome to Dr ...
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Dr. Siale Akauola Appointed as New Health Minister

His Majesty King Tupou VI has officially appointed Dr. Siale ‘Akau’ola as the new Minister for Health. This strategic move, ...
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Tonga Health Announces Partnership to Boost Local Seafood Economy and Women’s Livelihoods

In a significant move to support the local fishing community and enhance access to healthy local foods, Tonga Health has ...
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Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala Becomes First Pacific Islander to Lead WHO Western Pacific Region

On January 23, 2024, Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala was appointed as the) World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Director for the ...
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Tonga Government Commits to Procuring Mammogram Machine for Vaiola Hospital

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – In a significant move to bolster women’s healthcare in Tonga, the Tongan government has announced its commitment ...
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Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Concludes Successful Medical Mission in Tonga

The Chinese naval hospital ship, Peace Ark, has concluded its recent visit and medical mission in Tonga with remarkable success. ...
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Tonga Leading the Fight Against Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases in the Pacific

Tonga, like many Pacific nations, is grappling with the devastating impact of rising obesity rates and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These ...
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Cardiac Experts Conduct first Pacemaker Surgery in Tonga

A team of cardiac experts, led by Fiona Riddel, Cardiac Physiologist, and comprising Cardiologist Dr Jonathan Tisch, Cardiac nurse Edeltraud ...
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Smoking linked to early vision loss and cataracts

A new brief finds that smokers stand to develop age-related macular degeneration up to 5.5 years earlier than non-smokers. This ...
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Salt reduction in your diet

Increasing production of more and more processed food, rapid urbanization, and changing lifestyles are transforming dietary patterns. Highly processed foods ...
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World Health Organisation celebrates 75 years of multilateral partnership in the Pacific.

The Tongan Ministry of Health, the Pacific Community (SPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are jointly celebrating the 75th ...
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