AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCOVID-19 Vaccines Access: The CDC has delayed seasonal COVID-19 shot distribution for children through the federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, leaving many families unsure when they can get free vaccines—an issue that also affects American Samoa and other “universal” vaccine-purchase territories. Public Health Funding: American Samoa’s Department of Health received a CDC grant to strengthen health data collection and health equity using BRFSS surveys, supporting better planning for chronic conditions and preventive care. Immunization Response: DOH also secured another CDC grant to boost vaccine-preventable disease prevention, monitoring, and response capacity. Dengue Risk in the Region: Florida reported a dengue death as cases climb, with CDC data showing American Samoa and Puerto Rico also seeing hundreds of cases—another reminder to prevent mosquito bites. Care for Chronic Illness: WHO highlighted Pacific efforts to improve safe, continuous care for non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and chronic respiratory conditions. Medicaid Access Gap: A local call for transparency questions why CMS-approved Medicaid services for elderly and people with disabilities can’t be fully enrolled locally due to insufficient match funding.
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