PALIKIR, POHNPEI – The Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA) successfully held its annual staff retreat on Friday, January 16, 2026, reflecting on the achievements of 2025 and setting a direction for the year ahead.
The day began with
The Department of Health & Social Affairs, under the Digital FSM Project funded by the World Bank, is seeking to hire an Operations Supervisor for the Digital Village Initiative.
The Digital FSM Project aims to improve internet access and support
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Immunization Information System Coordinator. This position supports the management and coordination of the national immunization information system to improve data quality and
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs reports the successful conclusion of the 2025 FSM High School Holiday Games, which were held from December 19 to December 29, 2025, at the Pohnpei Gymnasium and the College of Micronesia–FSM National
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs is seeking a qualified candidate with experience facilitating training on gender, GBV, or safeguarding, a university degree in a relevant field, strong Microsoft and financial reporting skills, and excellent communication and people
The FSM Maternal and Child Health (MCH and Family Planning Programs successfully concluded their Annual Meeting held in Yap State from November 25 – 28, 2025. This year’s gathering brought together program coordinators and key partners from other programs to
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Team successfully completed a reverse site visit to the Republic of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services from November 10 to 14,
Pohnpei, November 18, 2025 – In a remarkable advancement in enhancing public health infrastructure and improving response capabilities to infectious disease outbreaks, the Japanese Embassy has formally transferred cutting-edge container laboratories to the Department of Health Services in the States
At the Second World Summit for Social Development, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) called for intensified international cooperation and partnerships to address the multidimensional vulnerabilities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Secretary of Health and Social Affairs, the
Weno, Chuuk — October 31, 2025 — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) joined national and state representatives at the 2nd FSM Cybersecurity Symposium, held from October 27–31, 2025, at the Chuuk State
NADI, Fiji— On October 20-25, 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia participated in the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee Meeting (RCM76) held in Nadi, Fiji. Bringing delegations from across the Asia and Pacific region, this
As part of its ongoing support to Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) with its annual supply of Multidrug Therapy (MDT) medicines for leprosy.
Weno, Chuuk FSM — September 29 to October 3, 2025 — The Vice President of FSM, The Honorable Aren B. Palik recognized women’s resilience and essential role in shaping the nation’s progress. ‘FSM is ongoing committed to advancing gender equality,’
Weno, Chuuk — Immediately following the successful conclusion of the 10th FSM Women’s Conference, the FSM National Communicable Diseases (CD) Unit convened its 6th Program Collaboration and Service Integration (PCSI) Meeting October 6-10, 2025 at the L5 Conference Room in
MANILA, Philippines – October 10, 2025 – Further to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs and the Republic of the Philippines Department of Health signed in November 2024
On September 24, 2025, WHO Representative (WR) Dr. Roderico Ofrin paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Secretary Marcus Samo. The WR was accompanied by Mr. Wajid Shahid, WHO Partnerships & External Relations Support Officer.
From 15–19 September 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a five-day national workshop aimed at strengthening the country’s preparedness for health emergencies. The event included a three-day exercise to develop
Yap, FSM – In its effort to improve access to and better health outcome, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs held its 4th Annual digital health conference in the State of Yap from September 1-5, 2025. This is
KOSRAE, FSM – The 14th Biennial National Food Safety and Health Certification Training was held from August 22nd to 28th, 2025. This session included the A+ Food Safety Verification Services Consultant, Mr. Hans A. Buik, The National Environmental Health staff,
On August 25 – 29, 2025 the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (Family Health Services Unit) in collaboration with the FSM Department of Education (Special Education Division) held an historic Interagency (IAC) Summit at the Pohnpei State Department
PALIKIR, POHNPEI – The Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA) successfully held its annual staff retreat on Friday, January 16, 2026, reflecting on the achievements of 2025 and setting a direction for the year ahead.
The day began with
The Department of Health & Social Affairs, under the Digital FSM Project funded by the World Bank, is seeking to hire an Operations Supervisor for the Digital Village Initiative.
The Digital FSM Project aims to improve internet access and support
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Immunization Information System Coordinator. This position supports the management and coordination of the national immunization information system to improve data quality and
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs reports the successful conclusion of the 2025 FSM High School Holiday Games, which were held from December 19 to December 29, 2025, at the Pohnpei Gymnasium and the College of Micronesia–FSM National
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs is seeking a qualified candidate with experience facilitating training on gender, GBV, or safeguarding, a university degree in a relevant field, strong Microsoft and financial reporting skills, and excellent communication and people
The FSM Maternal and Child Health (MCH and Family Planning Programs successfully concluded their Annual Meeting held in Yap State from November 25 – 28, 2025. This year’s gathering brought together program coordinators and key partners from other programs to
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Team successfully completed a reverse site visit to the Republic of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services from November 10 to 14,
Pohnpei, November 18, 2025 – In a remarkable advancement in enhancing public health infrastructure and improving response capabilities to infectious disease outbreaks, the Japanese Embassy has formally transferred cutting-edge container laboratories to the Department of Health Services in the States
At the Second World Summit for Social Development, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) called for intensified international cooperation and partnerships to address the multidimensional vulnerabilities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Secretary of Health and Social Affairs, the
Weno, Chuuk — October 31, 2025 — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) joined national and state representatives at the 2nd FSM Cybersecurity Symposium, held from October 27–31, 2025, at the Chuuk State
NADI, Fiji— On October 20-25, 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia participated in the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee Meeting (RCM76) held in Nadi, Fiji. Bringing delegations from across the Asia and Pacific region, this
As part of its ongoing support to Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) with its annual supply of Multidrug Therapy (MDT) medicines for leprosy.
Weno, Chuuk FSM — September 29 to October 3, 2025 — The Vice President of FSM, The Honorable Aren B. Palik recognized women’s resilience and essential role in shaping the nation’s progress. ‘FSM is ongoing committed to advancing gender equality,’
Weno, Chuuk — Immediately following the successful conclusion of the 10th FSM Women’s Conference, the FSM National Communicable Diseases (CD) Unit convened its 6th Program Collaboration and Service Integration (PCSI) Meeting October 6-10, 2025 at the L5 Conference Room in
MANILA, Philippines – October 10, 2025 – Further to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health and Social Affairs and the Republic of the Philippines Department of Health signed in November 2024
On September 24, 2025, WHO Representative (WR) Dr. Roderico Ofrin paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Secretary Marcus Samo. The WR was accompanied by Mr. Wajid Shahid, WHO Partnerships & External Relations Support Officer.
From 15–19 September 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a five-day national workshop aimed at strengthening the country’s preparedness for health emergencies. The event included a three-day exercise to develop
Yap, FSM – In its effort to improve access to and better health outcome, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs held its 4th Annual digital health conference in the State of Yap from September 1-5, 2025. This is
KOSRAE, FSM – The 14th Biennial National Food Safety and Health Certification Training was held from August 22nd to 28th, 2025. This session included the A+ Food Safety Verification Services Consultant, Mr. Hans A. Buik, The National Environmental Health staff,
On August 25 – 29, 2025 the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (Family Health Services Unit) in collaboration with the FSM Department of Education (Special Education Division) held an historic Interagency (IAC) Summit at the Pohnpei State Department
