Tonga's PM in NZ for medical check [1]
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 17:17
The Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva is currently in Auckland for a medical examination after leaving in hospital in Tonga.
Lopeti Senituli, the PM’s Political and Media Adviser confirmed today the PM departed Tonga on Friday, April 5.
“He is in Auckland for further medical tests as directed by doctors at Vaiola Hospital. He is not in hospital.”
The PM travelled to Auckland last Friday after officially opening a new beach volleyball court at Popua. Tests were scheduled for today and his date of return is yet to be confirmed, said Senituli.
Prior, the PM was in Vaiola Hospital after being admitted on March 28 due to pneumonia like symptoms.