AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRemote Care: Residents of Fotuhaʻa hauled a van up a steep track because the island has no wharf. The landing challenge also affects healthcare: nurses have faced dangerous conditions bringing vaccines to children there. Vaiola Milestone: Tonga’s first hip and knee replacements were completed at Vaiola Hospital, with seven patients treated by a visiting New Zealand team. The first patient was discharged and walking; the milestone could lead to a regular service. Flu Watch: Health Minister Dr Siale ʻAkauʻola says two deaths are being investigated as possible influenza-related, but neither has been confirmed. Influenza A was detected in one case, and officials report a rise in respiratory illnesses. Emergency Readiness: Tonga’s health, police, fire and emergency teams tested their coordination in a major earthquake-and-tsunami response exercise, practising how to manage the first 48 hours after a disaster.
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