FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs

Agencies Continue Coordination on Outer Island Dispensary Rehabilitation

Representatives from FSM Health and Social Affairs, FSM TC&I, Pohnpei Department of Health Services, Pohnpei Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Micronesia Red Cross Society gather following a coordination meeting on the outer island dispensary rehabilitation effort in Pohnpei.

KOLONIA, POHNPEI, FSM, April 13, 2026 — National agencies, the Micronesia Red Cross Society, and state agencies are continuing to work closely with FSM Health and Social Affairs (DHSA) and Pohnpei Department of Health Services to support the rehabilitation of outer island dispensaries in Pohnpei.

The purpose of the recent coordination meeting was to ensure that all partners are aligned and working together toward a smooth and practical path forward for the rehabilitation effort. Participants discussed how to coordinate their roles and responsibilities so the work can proceed in an organized way and with the necessary collaboration between health, infrastructure, and partner agencies.

All parties expressed support for continued coordination and communication as the process moves forward. At this stage, FSM Health and Social Affairs is awaiting FSM TC&I’s review of the scope and feedback before proceeding to the next steps.

This ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to improving dispensary facilities and supporting health services for outer island communities.