The Hon Dr Lino Tom MP is from Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. He was elected to the 11th National Parliament of Papua New Guinea and appointed Minister for Health in August 2022 – his second term in office. Prior to this appointment, Minister Tom served as Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources. Before Minister Tom was elected to Parliament, he served as Provincial Surgeon for Enga, and Medical Superintendent of Sopas District Hospital, establishing the Enga College of Nursing during his tenure. Minister Tom is a surgeon and a graduate of the University of Papua New Guinea. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and a Masters of Medicine (Surgery) – receiving the top student award.