A beautiful newborn baby boy in Tonga has been named in memory of his mother, Hasata Piuleni Uhi (26), who died tragically this week from complications of the "swine flu" - Tonga's first death from the outbreak. 23 Jul 2009, 23:35
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Pregnant woman Tonga's first death from swine flu Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A 26-year-old pregnant woman who died on Monday, July 20 has been confirmed as Tonga's first death from swine flu, according to the Director of Health Dr Siale 'Akau'ola today. The woman's baby was saved. 22 Jul 2009, 17:53
A solar panel system is being planned for Vaiola Hospital that could see a 20 per cent cut in the hospital's electricity bills, which presently runs at around $40,000 per month. 01 Jul 2009, 17:10
An estimated 2,410 international passengers arriving at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport have been screened for "Influenza A (H1N1)", and so far none has been suspected of carrying in the disease that has affected people worldwide. 15 May 2009, 19:12
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Tonga on alert for swine flu Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga's Ministry of Health is not taking any chances of a swine influenza outbreak in Tonga, and has begun screening international visitors arriving at Fua'amotu International Airport. 05 May 2009, 11:29
A 25-year-old policeman Pilitati Ohi who fell from a coconut tree at the Vaini Police Station will never be able to walk again due to serious spinal injuries that have left him paralysed from the neck down. 12 Mar 2009, 21:35
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Churches join Ministry of Health in effort to reduce life-threatening illness Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A new health initiative between the Ministry of Health and Tonga's churches aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, a major health issue for Tonga, where an estimated 40% of the population either have diabetes or are at risk of developing it. 12 Mar 2009, 20:56
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Fifth Liahona boy dies after accident Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Maile Mataele (17) passed away at 11am today - the fifth victim of a road accident that claimed the lives of four other Liahona High School boys on the school's gradation day a week ago. 07 Nov 2008, 21:05
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Young survivor fights on at Vaiola Hospital Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Maile Mataele, the 17 year old survivor of the tragic accident that took the lives of four Liahona High School boys on October 31, fights on at Vaiola Hospital despite being on life support and in a coma. 06 Nov 2008, 17:33
