PIHOA News

PIHOA Contributes to the Launch of the Sustainability and Resilience in Pacific Island Health Systems Report
December 5, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) - Last week in Auckland, New Zealand, PIHOA proudly participated in the launch of the Sustainability and Resilience in Pacific Island Health Systems Report. This report examines the unique challenges faced by health systems across...

Join Us for Our Final “Meet the Expert” Session of 2024!
December 4, 2024 (Hagatna, Guam) - In honor of World AIDS Day, the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program invites you to an engaging and educational event featuring JaDawn Wright, Deputy Director of the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC). JaDawn will...

Historic MOU Signing Between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Philippines
December 3, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) - Last week, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Philippines achieved a historic milestone at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Conference on the Philippine-Pacific Health Initiative in Manila. This significant event...

PIHOA E-Blast: We’re Recruiting – December 2024
December 3, 2024 (Honolulu, HI) - Help strengthen local and regional health system capabilities, capacities, and community resilience in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands! We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Regional Communicable Disease...

Day Four Recap – 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting, Pohnpei, FSM
November 21, 2024 (Pohnpei, FSM) - Day 4 marked the final meeting session of the 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting here in Pohnpei. This closed business meeting focused on updates from the Secretariat and deliberations on key topics raised throughout the week. A...

Day Three Recap – 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting, Pohnpei, FSM
November 20, 2024 (Pohnpei, FSM) - Day three of the 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting was a jammed packed agenda filled with impactful discussions on key health priorities across the Pacific. A major focus was workforce development, where leaders explored strategies...

Day Two Recap – 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting, Pohnpei, FSM
November 19, 2024 (Pohnpei, FSM) - .Day 2 marked the first open session of the 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting, welcoming invited guests, partners, and members of the local community to join the discussions. We were deeply honored to welcome His Excellency Aren B....

Day One Recap – 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting, Pohnpei, FSM
November 18, 2024 (Pohnpei, FSM) - The 75th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting commenced today in Pohnpei, FSM, with a focused and productive Strategic Planning Retreat. Board members and associates engaged in meaningful dialogue to refine PIHOA’s mission, set...

PIHOA E-Blast: Calendar of Events – November 2024
November 16, 2024 (Pohnpei, FSM) - Check-out our calendar of events E-Blast with a list of upcoming meetings and events! Read the full PIHOA E-Blast - https://conta.cc/3Z829hN Questions, comments, or suggestions? Submit your event, opportunity, or news to...

Meet the Expert Session with Dr. Gillian Dunn
November 14, 2024 (Hagatna, Guam) - Join us tomorrow for an exclusive "Meet the Expert" session with Dr. Gillian Dunn! Discover insights on Environmental Health in the USAPIs from a seasoned expert with vast global experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to...