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Building Digital Citizen for a New Era – An Outcome of the FSM Digital Gender Project

The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs has released key findings from the Digital Literacy & Access Survey conducted in Pohnpei. Part of the FSM Digital Gender Project and funded by the World Bank, the survey highlights strong enthusiasm for technology among youth—93% are eager to use digital tools—but also reveals major challenges such as limited internet access, data security concerns, and rural disparities. These insights will guide targeted efforts to improve digital literacy, online safety, and infrastructure across the FSM.

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Notice of Public Hearing for PHHS Block Grant Workplan Review 2025

The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs, through the Preventive Health Block Grant (PHHS) Advisory Committee, will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pohnpei/Kosrae time (11:00 AM Chuuk/Yap time) to present and receive public input on the proposed 2025 FSM PHHS Block Grant Community Projects. These projects focus on expanding access to safe and clean water for underserved communities, combating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) through sports and youth engagement, and addressing sexual offenses. The hearing will take place both in person at the Riverside Conference Room and virtually via Zoom. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and participate. Written comments and objections must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the date of the hearing and addressed to the Preventive Health Council Secretariat, Mr. Scott Mori, via email at smori@fsmhealth.fm. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.

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Medical Team from the Philippines Assisted Chuuk

A 14-member medical team consisting of medical doctors, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, surgery, public health; specialized nurses; biomedical technologists, specializing in biomedical engineering, and medical imaging visited Chuuk from May 5-18, 2025 to support Chuuk Hospital medical staff.  The team saw 235 patients and performed life-saving procedures and surgeries on 17 patients. They also fixed 29 medical equipment that had been idle; conducted basic emergency training in obstetrics and newborn care; provided prenatal care screening; and conducted continuing medical education to the local staff.

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FSM National Government hands over more than $32,000 in medication and medical supplies to Pohnpei State

The Pohnpei State Government has received a vital donation of essential medications and medical supplies worth over $32,000 from the FSM National Government. In a brief handover ceremony, Acting Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, Mr. Moses Pretrick, officially presented the supplies to Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and Director Stuard Penias.

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Building Digital Citizen for a New Era – An Outcome of the FSM Digital Gender Project

The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs has released key findings from the Digital Literacy & Access Survey conducted in Pohnpei. Part of the...

Notice of Public Hearing for PHHS Block Grant Workplan Review 2025

The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs, through the Preventive Health Block Grant (PHHS) Advisory Committee, will hold a public hearing on July 17...

Medical Team from the Philippines Assisted Chuuk

A 14-member medical team consisting of medical doctors, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, surgery, public health; specialized nurses; biomedical technologists, specializing in biomedical...

FSM National Government hands over more than $32,000 in medication and medical supplies to Pohnpei State

The Pohnpei State Government has received a vital donation of essential medications and medical supplies worth over $32,000 from the FSM National Government. In a...

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