PIHOA News
PIHOA E-Blast: Multi-Agency Training Strengthens Pohnpei’s Vector Control and Outbreak Response Efforts
March 14, 2025 (Pohnpei, FSM) - In November 2024, PIHOA led a Vector Surveillance and Outbreak Response Training in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). This multi-agency training brought together 14 participants from FSM’s National Environmental...
New PGCFE Cohort Launches to Strengthen Public Health in the Pacific
March 12, 2025 (Hagåtña, Guam) - On January 20, 2025, a new cohort of the Postgraduate Certificate in Field Epidemiology (PGCFE) officially launched, featuring seven dedicated fellows from the Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program (PPHFP). Representing Palau,...
PIHOA E-Blast: 2025 TITEC Training Wraps up in Puerto Rico, Advancing Mosquito Control Across U.S. Tropical Islands
March 10, 2025 (San Juan, Puerto Rico) - From February 24-28, 2025, vector control specialists from across the U.S. tropical islands gathered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the Tropical Islands Training and Evaluation Center (TITEC) Vector Training. Hosted by PIHOA,...
A Strong Start: Day One of the 8th Association of USAPI Laboratories (AUL) Training and Workshop in Guam
March 10, 2025 (Tumon, Guam) - The 8th Association of USAPI Laboratories (AUL) Training and Workshop is officially underway in Guam, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start! IATA Training of Trainers (TOT) – Mastering Dangerous Goods Regulations Day one kicked...
New Postgraduate Epidemiology Cohort Kicks Off in Palau!
March 10, 2025 (Koror, Palau) - From January 13-17, 2025, a new Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Epidemiology (PGDAE) cohort was launched in Palau! Seven dedicated health professionals from the Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) attended the first...
Strengthening Public Health – PIHOA’s NCD Data Dissemination Workshop in Yap
February 28, 2025 (Yap, FSM) - On February 3 - 4, 2025, our PIHOA team, Dr. Gillian Dunn and Ms. Rasmi Davu, collaborated with partners in Yap to facilitate a Non-communicable Disease (NCD) Data Dissemination Workshop. Over the course of two days, they engaged with...
PIHOA E-Blast: Calendar of Events – February 2025
February 27, 2025 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - Check-out our calendar of events E-Blast with a list of upcoming meetings and events! Stay informed about key public health gatherings happening in the coming months. Don't miss these important opportunities to connect,...
Strengthening Vector Control – Pacific and Caribbean Experts Train in Puerto Rico
February 26, 2024 (San Juan, Puerto Rico) - This week, seven vector control staff from the Pacific and Caribbean regions have gathered for the Tropical Island Training and Evaluation (TITEC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Representatives from FSM states (Yap, Chuuk,...
PIHOA Team Attends the 2025 PIPER Summit in Saipan
February 24, 2024 (Saipan, CNMI) - This week, the PIHOA team is in Saipan for the 2025 Pacific Island Preparedness Emergency Response (PIPER) Summit, joining regional leaders in strengthening emergency preparedness and public health resilience across the Pacific. The...
PIHOA E-Blast: REGISTER NOW – 76th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting
February 10, 2025 (Honolulu, HI) - Registration is now open for the 76th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting from March 24-28, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Read the full E-Blast HERE. 76th PIHOA EBM - Eventbrite Registration