Palikir, Pohnpei – On March 30, 2025: FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) received a team of eight program management and technical staff from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide support in the pertussis outbreak in Pohnpei, FSM. Kosrae and Chuuk had outbreaks of same disease earlier this year to late last year.
The team provided technical assistance in reviewing vaccination coverage, protocols, logistics regarding vaccine cold storage and transportation. The team also conduced training to the staff at Pohnpei State Public Health and FSM DHSA
FSM DHSA valued the collaboration and partnership with CDC and the Immunization Program.
