Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, attends a roundtable meeting with government and civil society representatives, including Dr Puakena Boreham to discuss the health challenges in Tuvalu.
21 April, 2023
Host country attendees:
- Dr Puakena Boreham MP, Member of Parliament (Tuvalu’s only female member of parliament; Opposition), qualified medical doctor
- Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli GCMG, former Governor-General and Australian gender program’s male champion for change
- Ms Lily Faavae, Permanent Secretary, Ministry Health Social Welfare and Gender Affairs
- Ms Teuleala Manuella-Morris, Tuvalu County Manager - Live and Learn
- Ms Lilian Tine, Coordinator, Tuvalu National Council of Women
- Ms Tagifoe Taomia, Secretary General, Red Cross
- Ms Temukisa Siale, General Manager, Development Bank of Tuvalu Mr Kata Pulusi, CEO, Tuvalu Family Heath Association (TuFHA)
- Ms Tenanoia Simona, CEO, Tuvalu Telecom
Australian attendees:
- Minister Wong
- High Commissioner McKenzie
- Ms Brady
- Ms Bowden
- Ms Peak
- Ms Powell
- Ms Take (Notetaker)
Venue: Australian High Commission, with food provided by Australian funded partner Live and Learn which will showcase traditional Tuvalu food