YAP STATE, Federated States of Micronesia – On March 04, 2026, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) has donated 100 Sawyer TAP water filters to the Yap State Department of Health, in a move aimed at improving access to safe drinking water for residents of Yap’s remote islands. The handover took place on March 4, 2025, between DHSA Workforce Director Eleanor Mori and Yap State Health Director Theo Thinnefel.
The water filters will be distributed primarily to outer island communities in Yap, where households and health facilities continue to face challenges in accessing reliable, clean water sources. Director Thinnifel expressed appreciation for the donation and emphasized that prioritizing remote islands is critical to strengthening public health and resilience at the community level.
Sawyer TAP water filters are designed for use in areas with compromised water quality and can be connected directly to standard faucets or taps to provide cleaner drinking water at the point of use. The donation aligns with DHSA’s ongoing efforts to support state and local health services and to address water, sanitation, and hygiene needs across the Federated States of Micronesia.
