Tonga's Minister of Health, Saia Piukala, is promising to increase the number of nurses undergoing training to cover those who take up jobs overseas.
He said the government will ensure there is enough nursing staff in Tonga.
Piukala said the government would also support people travelling overseas because they will become good ambassadors for Tonga and learn more, and then bring that knowledge back to the country.
A total of 32 nurses who graduated in December have now joined the Health Ministry workforce.
Source:
RNZ Pacific