AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTwo Samoas Public Health Summit: American Samoa’s Department of Health opened a three-day summit with nearly 100 professionals from American Samoa and Samoa, focusing on cross-border preparedness, surveillance, lab and genomic collaboration, and outbreak tabletop exercises. WHO Support: DOH leadership hosted a World Health Organization team from Samoa to strengthen territory health initiatives. CDC Grant for Local Data: The CDC awarded American Samoa $324,271 for BRFSS health data collection to advance health equity through 2029. Dengue Alert: Florida reported 392 dengue cases (and a first 2026 death) as CDC data show dengue spreading across U.S. states and territories, including American Samoa with 437 cases. COVID Vaccine Access: Reports say the CDC delayed seasonal COVID-19 shots for children in some places, affecting access through VFC and universal purchase programs that include American Samoa. Opioid Settlement Scrutiny: ASG lawmakers questioned why Opioid Settlement funds (over $860,000 reported this year) aren’t clearly reflected in the FY2027 budget, with officials citing about $1.6–$1.7 million in the account. Vision Screening for Kids: An OHSU pediatric team is screening about 230 students in American Samoa as part of an ongoing school vision-care partnership. Coral Resilience Funding: NFWF announced $2.1 million in grants to improve heat-resilient coral restoration, including projects in American Samoa.
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