TOFOL, KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia— On February 19, 2026, Secretary Marcus Samo of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (FSM DHSA), together with department staff, met with Acting Director Tulensa Sigrah of the Kosrae Department of Health and Social Services and the Kosrae health team to strengthen coordination and collaboration in support of ongoing health services in the State.

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 18, 2026, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) received a report from Pohnpei State Department of Health and Social Services confirming nine pertussis cases detected on the island of Pohnpei.

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program successfully convened its Annual EHDI Symposium in Chuuk State from January 26–28, 2026. The three-day symposium brought together health professionals, program coordinators, administrators, and partners from the National Government and the four FSM states, united in their commitment to strengthening early hearing screening, diagnosis, and intervention services for infants and young children across the FSM.

Recent Nipah virus cases reported in India are localized and contained. There are no known cases in the Federated States of Micronesia, and the risk to FSM remains very low at this time. Nipah virus does not spread easily and typically requires close contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated food.

The public is encouraged to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with bats or potentially contaminated fruits, and rely on verified public health information. FSM health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.