AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal Health Boost: A JABSOM researcher is partnering with LBJ Tropical Medical Center to strengthen maternal-fetal care in American Samoa, using sonography training, telehealth, and better access to specialists for high-risk pregnancies. Food Security Upgrade: DHSS has launched the ASNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, modernizing assistance delivery, and Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) is set to roll out for eligible public school students with an increased $180 per student for June–August. Special Health Care Needs Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted a $96,750 HRSA grant to improve coordination and communication for children and youth with special health care needs. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Delegate Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, citing unresolved science and concerns about sediment impacts on fish stocks and food security. Senior Well-Being: Territorial Administration on Aging marked Senior Citizens Day, with leaders urging continued focus on elders’ health and well-being. Community Health & Safety: Police reports this week include domestic violence-related arrests and a burglary case at a school cafeteria, with victims offered medical help when needed.
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