Lino Tom
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Lino Tom | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Wabag District | |
| In office 2017–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ganim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Wabag, Papua New Guinea |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Occupation | Politician, Medical Doctor |
Lino Tom (born 1975, in Wabag) is a Papua New Guinean politician and medical doctor.
Tom first entered Parliament for the Wabag District in the 2017 general elections, defeating the incumbent Robert Ganim to become the Member for Wabag District.[1] He was re-elected to the position in 2022 and in August 2024, was appointed as the Minister of Health, later in September 2, he announced resignation from the government.[2][3] Tom is a member of the People's Party.[4]
He was a medical doctor before entering politics.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tom retains Wabag seat". The National. 2022. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Tingkeo, Bramo (2 September 2024). "Wabag MP Dr Lino Tom resigns from Govt, joins Kramer to opposition". Post Courier. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ IB, Reporter (4 September 2024). "PNG Opposition file motion of no confidence today, Committee unchanged". Islands Business. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Hon. Dr. Lino Tom, PhD, MP". Eleventh Parliament of Papua New Guinea. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "PNG Health Minister Raises Need For Good Leadership". PNG Facts. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
The medical doctor cum politician also thanked the Australian Government