Ministry of Health (Tonga)

ABOUT The Ministry is prepared to provide a dynamic health system that can diversify their health care service delivery to always align with the health needs of the public. This Plan features the shift of their planning and service delivery approach and funding from disease specific to a more inclusive systematic approach of Universal Health Coverage. Service Delivery is now considered as their first priority which will be supported by other priority areas such as Health Workforce, Infrastructure, medicine and technology, leadership and governance, information, research, policy and planning as well as health care finance. Their Mission To improve the health of the nation by providing quality care through Promotion of good Health, Reducing morbidity, disability and premature (death) mortality. Their Vision To be the highest health care Provider in the Pacific as judged by international standard in 2020. Their core values are: Commitment to quality care Professionalism Integrity and accountability Care and Compassion Commitment to staff training and development Partnership in Health