FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs

January 29 – February 1, 2026 (Epi week #5)

Summary:

  • As of last week’s report (January 29 – February 1, 2026), Epi week #5, no syndromic alerts have been flagged.
  • Three DLI cases were reported from Yap, identified as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.
  • Regarding the Pohnpei Pertussis case: The surveillance officer later shared a sitrep indicating that three additional individuals were tested and confirmed positive for pertussis, bringing the total to four cases.
  • The Chuuk surveillance officer reported no dengue cases for the week, and sitrep #4 will be shared shortly.