The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs is urging families to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles amid a growing outbreak in the U.S. Although no cases have been reported locally, FSM remains at risk due to
FSM Department of Health – July 18, 2025 – Public Health workers including health assistants in Pohnpei and Chuuk States are gaining new skills to better connect with families and improve immunization coverage, thanks to a series of Interpersonal
YAP, FSM – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health & Social Affairs proudly inaugurated its new Field Office in Yap on July 18, 2025. The event coincided with the presence of national health leadership in Yap, following
YAP, FSM – Health leaders from across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) gathered in Yap for a three-day national health convening, joined by FSM MiCare and development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),
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
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs, through the Preventive Health Block Grant (PHHS) Advisory Committee, will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pohnpei/Kosrae time (11:00 AM Chuuk/Yap time) to present and receive public
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
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.
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs advises the public about ongoing influenza-like illness (ILI) in the FSM, which may indicate pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Since October 30,
At the invitation of His Excellency Lei Haichao, Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, FSM sent a delegation to the 2024 World Health Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Beijing from December 3-4, 2024.
While attending the Conference on Philippine-Pacific Partnership on Sustainable Health Workforce for Health Security from November 27-29, 2024 in Makati, Philippines, Secretary Marcus Samo met his counterpart from the Republic of the Philippine Department Health, Secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa,
On December 9, 2024, T.H. Secretary Gardenia Aisek of the FSM Department of Education and T.H. Marcus Samo of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, along with T.H. Dr. Margarita Cholymay of Chuuk State Department of Education discussed
Chuuk State, November 27, 2024 – A significant milestone for the outer islands of Chuuk State was celebrated today with the handover of 15 solar water purification systems, marking an important step towards improving access to clean water for underserved
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia – The Yap Day Care Center celebrated its official handover on November 26, 2024, marking a significant achievement in the commitment to early childhood education and the empowerment of women in the Yap community. The
From November 12-15, 2025, the Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), will host its 2nd Annual Disease Surveillance Training Workshop at the Pohnpei State Hospital Conference. This workshop is a
On September 26, 2024, Acting WHO Representative (WR) Dr. Josaia Tiko paid a courtesy visit to the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs. Dr. Tiko was received by Acting Secretary Moses Pretrick and his staff, where they discussed ongoing
On September 19, 2024, UNFPA Pacific Resident Representative and Director, supported by the UNFPA-FSM team, had a courtesy meeting with FSM DHSA Acting Secretary Hon. Moses Pretrick and key department staff. The objective of the courtesy meeting is to strengthen
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, with support from the WHO, held the inaugural FSM Pharmaceutical Unit Technical Committee meeting in Chuuk on August 6-7, 2024. The gathering included pharmacists and representatives from various bodies and aimed to
A high-level delegation from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) participated in the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women, the 8th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women, and the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders in Majuro, Republic of the
FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs successfully hosted the second 17 & Under FSM Basketball and Volleyball Games, a crucial event aimed at promoting youth athletic development and a platform for promoting health, goodwill and unity.
Initially planned to
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs is urging families to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles amid a growing outbreak in the U.S. Although no cases have been reported locally, FSM remains at risk due to
FSM Department of Health – July 18, 2025 – Public Health workers including health assistants in Pohnpei and Chuuk States are gaining new skills to better connect with families and improve immunization coverage, thanks to a series of Interpersonal
YAP, FSM – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Health & Social Affairs proudly inaugurated its new Field Office in Yap on July 18, 2025. The event coincided with the presence of national health leadership in Yap, following
YAP, FSM – Health leaders from across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) gathered in Yap for a three-day national health convening, joined by FSM MiCare and development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),
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
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs, through the Preventive Health Block Grant (PHHS) Advisory Committee, will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pohnpei/Kosrae time (11:00 AM Chuuk/Yap time) to present and receive public
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
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.
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs advises the public about ongoing influenza-like illness (ILI) in the FSM, which may indicate pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Since October 30,
At the invitation of His Excellency Lei Haichao, Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, FSM sent a delegation to the 2024 World Health Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Beijing from December 3-4, 2024.
While attending the Conference on Philippine-Pacific Partnership on Sustainable Health Workforce for Health Security from November 27-29, 2024 in Makati, Philippines, Secretary Marcus Samo met his counterpart from the Republic of the Philippine Department Health, Secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa,
On December 9, 2024, T.H. Secretary Gardenia Aisek of the FSM Department of Education and T.H. Marcus Samo of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, along with T.H. Dr. Margarita Cholymay of Chuuk State Department of Education discussed
Chuuk State, November 27, 2024 – A significant milestone for the outer islands of Chuuk State was celebrated today with the handover of 15 solar water purification systems, marking an important step towards improving access to clean water for underserved
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia – The Yap Day Care Center celebrated its official handover on November 26, 2024, marking a significant achievement in the commitment to early childhood education and the empowerment of women in the Yap community. The
From November 12-15, 2025, the Department of Health & Social Affairs (DHSA), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), will host its 2nd Annual Disease Surveillance Training Workshop at the Pohnpei State Hospital Conference. This workshop is a
On September 26, 2024, Acting WHO Representative (WR) Dr. Josaia Tiko paid a courtesy visit to the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs. Dr. Tiko was received by Acting Secretary Moses Pretrick and his staff, where they discussed ongoing
On September 19, 2024, UNFPA Pacific Resident Representative and Director, supported by the UNFPA-FSM team, had a courtesy meeting with FSM DHSA Acting Secretary Hon. Moses Pretrick and key department staff. The objective of the courtesy meeting is to strengthen
The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, with support from the WHO, held the inaugural FSM Pharmaceutical Unit Technical Committee meeting in Chuuk on August 6-7, 2024. The gathering included pharmacists and representatives from various bodies and aimed to
A high-level delegation from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) participated in the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women, the 8th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women, and the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders in Majuro, Republic of the
FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs successfully hosted the second 17 & Under FSM Basketball and Volleyball Games, a crucial event aimed at promoting youth athletic development and a platform for promoting health, goodwill and unity.
Initially planned to
