HEALTHY TEAM UP : Pathologists Dr. Toumoua of Tongan and Dr. Tautogi of Samoa
A Tongan and a Samoan doctors team are at the TTM National Hospital laboratory looking at ways to lift the quality of health diagnosis in Samoa.
Tongan pathologist Dr Seventeen Toumoua and Dr Mareta Tautogi of Samoa are focused on the immediate need for pathology services.
Dr. Toumoua is also mentoring Dr Tautogi, in the same push to improve the standard of service in this specialised field of health work.
“This training is helping me bring new capabilities to our laboratory,” Dr Mareta said.
“With better diagnostics, we’re able to detect illnesses earlier and provide more targeted treatments for patients.”
Dr Toumoua is ensuring pathology services continue to run smoothly while also guiding local staff.
He has improved diagnostic processes, reinvigorated the Blood Transfusion Committee and overseen the move to a renovated pathology facility, providing a better environment for staff and patients.
“Our focus is on making sure patients have access to the care they need,” Dr Toumoua said.
“The improvements we are making now will support the health of Samoa for years to come.”
Doctors Toumoua and Tautogi are supported through the Samoa-Australia partnership.