Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is seeking medical treatment in New Zealand.
The Samoa Observer reports the CEO of the Ministry of Prime Minister and Cabinet made the announcement on Sunday evening.
Agafili Shem Leo was speaking on behalf of the Government to acknowledge the presence of the special guests, who gathered at the government's Prayer House for the launching of the government's annual week of fasting and prayers for Samoa.
He also asked the gathering to keep the Prime Minister in their prayers as she goes away for medical treatments.
Source:
RNZ Pacific