AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCDC Grant for DOH: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says the American Samoa Department of Health received an $87,718 one-year preventive health and health services block grant through the CDC, aimed at strengthening public health infrastructure and workforce. Youth Safety Online: Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced American Samoa will receive $1.1 million from Meta’s $17.1 billion multistate settlement over Instagram and Facebook features alleged to harm children; Meta must add limits like daily time caps and “productive pauses,” plus nighttime access blocks. Dengue Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases currently tracked; officials say wastewater can act as an early warning, and travelers should protect against mosquito bites. Local Health & Food Support: DHSS says ASNAP participants will get a one-time $110 end-of-year EBT top-up on Sept. 1, funded by unspent federal funds, with benefits expiring Sept. 30. Community Health Education: Intersections, Inc. completed ACCESS, a consent and safety program for students needing special education support, delivered with DOH Maternal and Child Health and education partners. Public Safety: DSAR urged fire prevention after two major Nuʻuuli fires, reminding residents to watch cooking, clear exits, and keep smoke alarms working.
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