Siale ʻAkau'ola
Siale ʻAkau'ola | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Siaosi Sovaleni |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | none |
Siale ‘Akau’ola is a Tongan civil servant and Cabinet Minister.
‘Akau’ola was educated at the University of Papua New Guinea.[1] He worked for Tonga's Ministry of Health for 37 years.[2] He was appointed chief executive in 2009, and reappointed repeatedly until his retirement in 2023.[2]
In January 2024 he was appointed minister of health in the cabinet of Siaosi Sovaleni, replacing Saia Piukala who had taken an appointment with the WHO.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dr. Siale 'Akau'ola appointed new Minister of Health". Talana 'O Tonga. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Ministry of Health farewells Dr Siale 'Akau'ola after 37-years service". Matangi Tonga. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Dr 'Akau'ola takes over as new Minister for Health after Dr Piukala's move to WHO". Kaniva Tonga. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Tonga appoints retired health chief". RNZ. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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