Listen "A conversation with WHO’s new Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Amelia Afuhaʻamango Tuʻipulotu"
Episode Synopsis
Our guest this week is Dr Amelia Afuhaʻamango Tuʻipulotu, the World Health Organization’s new Chief Nursing Officer. Dr Amelia was the Kingdom of Tonga’s 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’s initial priorities in her new role.Pivotal moments in Dr Amelia’s 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 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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