Lino Tom (born 1975, in Wabag) is a Papua New Guinean politician and medical doctor.
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 |
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