The TB and Leprosy Free Chuuk Campaign conducted mass screenings for TB, Hansen’s disease, and diabetes in the Mortlock and Hall Islands from May 23 to June 11, 2024. The campaign saw high community participation, screening 1,433 individuals, performing over
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) participated in the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva from May 27 to June 1, 2024, addressing global health issues like tuberculosis, vaccination, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and emergency preparedness. FSM emphasized robust immunization
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government, through the Office of the President, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Social Affairs, has successfully delivered essential supplies to FSM athletes participating in the
The Project for Pacific Co-learning Towards Resilient Health System was launched in 2023, to build a resilient health system in the Maternal and Child Health (MCH), that can respond to health emergencies in the Pacific region. The Project started in
Food Analyst Ms. Kesusa Marquez-Yaropiy from the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs Food Lab attended the First Pacific Islands Laboratory Week Workshop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga from the 18th to the 22nd March 2024. The workshop represents an important
The Federated States of Micronesia Department of Health & Social Affairs concluded its 2024 Health Summit held from April 22-26, 2024 in Palikir, Pohnpei. The event brought together leaders from the National and State Governments, program managers and staff, stakeholders,
A ministerial delegation of gender specialists from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is actively participating in the 2nd Micronesian Ministers for Women Conference 2024 in Nauru this week. The conference, held from 16-18 April, brings together key decision-makers to
Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo visited FSM DHSA Acting Secretary Mr. Scott Mori to discuss healthcare collaboration, including addressing professional shortages, medical referrals, educational opportunities for FSM students, staff training, recruitment from the Philippines, and
His excellency Ambassador Pereric Högberg of the Sweden embassy in Japan, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA). The meeting centered on medical training and schools, access
During a courtesy visit on February 21, 2024, MedPharm and Mercatus Capital representatives presented a proposal to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA), with the aim of enhancing healthcare services
His Excellency shared with the Honorable Secretary and staff of a recent cooperation proposal from the Government of Brazil to the Federated States of Micronesia along with the proposal components that are relevant to health and social affairs noting the
Secretary Marcus Samo, Assistant Secretary Moses Pretrick and Chuuk State health leadership Chuuk Health Services Director Dr. Bosco Buliche, Chuuk Health Chief of Staff Dr. Yoster Yichiro, and Chuck Health OBGYN Dr. Rita Akapito held a virtual meeting with the
Ambassador Shri Shambhu S. Kumaran, representing the India Embassy in India, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA). The meeting centered around several key topics aimed
After a few days of technical training to staff of Chuuk State Department of Health Services on the operation and maintenance of the marine ambulance, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, on behalf of the FSM National Government,
Some parts of the Nation are experiencing a drought and abnormally dry condition. This is expected to expand to all over Micronesia and extend towards the month of April of this year and potentially towards the early part of this
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA) is convening a National Health Summit from April 22-26, 2024. The Health Summit will be attended by the leaderships from the National and State Governments as well as key stakeholders. Technical
The TB and Leprosy Free Chuuk Campaign conducted mass screenings for TB, Hansen’s disease, and diabetes in the Mortlock and Hall Islands from May 23 to June 11, 2024. The campaign saw high community participation, screening 1,433 individuals, performing over
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) participated in the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva from May 27 to June 1, 2024, addressing global health issues like tuberculosis, vaccination, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and emergency preparedness. FSM emphasized robust immunization
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government, through the Office of the President, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Social Affairs, has successfully delivered essential supplies to FSM athletes participating in the
The Project for Pacific Co-learning Towards Resilient Health System was launched in 2023, to build a resilient health system in the Maternal and Child Health (MCH), that can respond to health emergencies in the Pacific region. The Project started in
Food Analyst Ms. Kesusa Marquez-Yaropiy from the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs Food Lab attended the First Pacific Islands Laboratory Week Workshop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga from the 18th to the 22nd March 2024. The workshop represents an important
The Federated States of Micronesia Department of Health & Social Affairs concluded its 2024 Health Summit held from April 22-26, 2024 in Palikir, Pohnpei. The event brought together leaders from the National and State Governments, program managers and staff, stakeholders,
A ministerial delegation of gender specialists from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is actively participating in the 2nd Micronesian Ministers for Women Conference 2024 in Nauru this week. The conference, held from 16-18 April, brings together key decision-makers to
Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo visited FSM DHSA Acting Secretary Mr. Scott Mori to discuss healthcare collaboration, including addressing professional shortages, medical referrals, educational opportunities for FSM students, staff training, recruitment from the Philippines, and
His excellency Ambassador Pereric Högberg of the Sweden embassy in Japan, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA). The meeting centered on medical training and schools, access
During a courtesy visit on February 21, 2024, MedPharm and Mercatus Capital representatives presented a proposal to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA), with the aim of enhancing healthcare services
His Excellency shared with the Honorable Secretary and staff of a recent cooperation proposal from the Government of Brazil to the Federated States of Micronesia along with the proposal components that are relevant to health and social affairs noting the
Secretary Marcus Samo, Assistant Secretary Moses Pretrick and Chuuk State health leadership Chuuk Health Services Director Dr. Bosco Buliche, Chuuk Health Chief of Staff Dr. Yoster Yichiro, and Chuck Health OBGYN Dr. Rita Akapito held a virtual meeting with the
Ambassador Shri Shambhu S. Kumaran, representing the India Embassy in India, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable Mr. Marcus Samo, Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA). The meeting centered around several key topics aimed
After a few days of technical training to staff of Chuuk State Department of Health Services on the operation and maintenance of the marine ambulance, the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, on behalf of the FSM National Government,
Some parts of the Nation are experiencing a drought and abnormally dry condition. This is expected to expand to all over Micronesia and extend towards the month of April of this year and potentially towards the early part of this
The FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA) is convening a National Health Summit from April 22-26, 2024. The Health Summit will be attended by the leaderships from the National and State Governments as well as key stakeholders. Technical
