Lino Tom
Papua New Guinean politician and medical doctor
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Lino Tom (born 1975, in Wabag) is a Papua New Guinean politician and medical doctor.
Preceded byRobert Ganim
Born1975 (age 50–51)
Wabag, Papua New Guinea
OccupationPolitician, Medical Doctor
Lino Tom | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Wabag District | |
| In office 2017–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ganim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) Wabag, Papua New Guinea |
| 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]