A China-aid medical team arrived in Tonga today, ready to begin a one-year medical aid mission at Vaiola Hospital. The…
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A UN World Health Organisation (WHO) report reveals that 53 countries now have best practice policies to tackle industrial trans…
The Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti, Minister of Finance outlined initiatives totaling $78.9 million funding for the health sector during the Budget…
Pacific Island nations face a severe obesity crisis, with ten ranking as the most obese globally. A Lancet study reveals that over 1 billion people worldwide are obese, with American Samoa and Tonga leading. Among Tongan women, 81.5% are obese, with a significant rise in children’s obesity. Obesity-related non-communicable diseases are now the leading cause of death in these regions.
One of the most experienced health official in Tonga, Dr. Siale ‘Akau’ola has been appointed by King Tupou VI as…
Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala former Minister of Health for Tonga was sworn in on Tuesday last week as the new…
For nurses who did not go overseas seeking for better employment, it may not be a merrier Christmas for them…
Tonga’s Minister for Health Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has been nominated to become the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional Director…
His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala was Guest of Honour at the ground breaking ceremony of the Dialysis Centre…
The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark has been providing free medical treatment to people in Tonga for the past…