AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDengue Watch: Hawaiʻi has confirmed its 11th travel-related dengue case of 2026. Ten cases involved travel to Pacific islands and territories. Officials say local transmission risk is low, but urge residents to clear standing water where mosquitoes breed. Diabetes Prevention: American Samoa’s 2024 survey found 31.9% of adults have diabetes, 22.5% have prediabetes and 92.7% are overweight or obese. The Department of Health is promoting screening, healthier food, physical activity and weight management during Diabetes Awareness Month. Health and Nutrition Benefits: American Samoa is the only U.S. territory chosen for a year-long National Governors Association academy to improve Medicaid and nutrition-assistance systems, helping make capped federal funding go further. Emergency Readiness: Saelua Medical Corporation received a $170,000 federal grant to train about 250 quarry workers in first aid, CPR, AED use and trauma care.
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