| The HonourableIsaia Vaipuna TaapeMP | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health, Social Welfare and Gender Affairs | |
| In office 20 September 2019 – 27 February 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano |
| Preceded by | Satini Manuella |
| Succeeded by | Tuafafa Latasi |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 19 July 2017 – 26 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Apisai Ielemia |
| Constituency | Vaitupu |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
Isaia Vaipuna Taape is a Tuvaluan politician. He entered parliament by winning a by-election on 19 July 2017 to represent Vaitupu. The by-election was triggered by incumbent MP Apisai Ielemia's dismissal from the seat by court order. He joined the benches of the parliamentary majority of prime minister Enele Sopoaga.
He was reelected in the 2019 Tuvaluan general election. He was appointed the Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs in the Natano Ministry.
He was unseated in the 2024 Tuvaluan general election.
References
- ^ "Legitimacy of Tuvalu by-election questioned". Radio New Zealand. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- Tahana, Jamie (10 September 2019). "Tuvalu elections: large turnover for new parliament". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- Marinaccio, Jess (2024-01-29). "Tuvalu's 2024 general election: a new political landscape". Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- "Tuvalu general election: Six newcomers in parliament". Radio New Zealand. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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