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
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 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
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
