A conversation with WHOs new Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Amelia Afuhaamango Tuipulotu
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Our guest this week is Dr Amelia Afuha\\u02bbamango Tu\\u02bbipulotu, the World Health Organization\\u2019s new Chief Nursing Officer. \\xa0
Dr Amelia was the Kingdom of Tonga\\u2019s first female Minister for Health and the first Tongan to receive a Ph.D. in Nursing. Her previous roles also include Chief Nursing Officer of Tonga and Director of Nursing at Vaiola Hospital. Dr Amelia took up her role at the WHO earlier this year.
In this episode we discuss:
- Dr Amelia\\u2019s initial priorities in her new role.
- Pivotal moments in Dr Amelia\\u2019s career.
- How her Tongan values shape her leadership approach.
- The actions health ministries should take to support nurses against the backdrop of a declining workforce.
You can read more about the Emergency Care campaign here. We encourage you to join the conversation on Twitter at @CentreHealthSec. You can follow Dr Amelia at @AfuhaAmelia
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