Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters

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In an exclusive interview with the BBC, PM Siaosi Sovaleni says rebuilding mental health is a challenge.

Siaosi Sovaleni told the BBC his people were still struggling in the aftermath of the disasters

The devastation from the tsunami and the volcano is thought to have damaged about 18.5% of Tonga's GDP, which the Tongan leader called "a big hit." "But relocation comes with its own challenges. It's not an easy choice - trying to decide whether you stay in a vulnerable place or move to a very new place - leaving behind all the memories. We're looking at whether we relocate them over here, or rebuild where they were.

The eruption "obliterated" a volcanic island north of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, the agency said.Tonga says more than four-fifths of the population has been affected by the tsunami and falling ash. "It would have been nice to actually have those extra hands…to actually help us with some of the efforts," he told me over a Zoom line from his office. "It definitely has some effect on how we are supporting the affected communities."

 

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