DHA Issues RFP for Medical & Dental Readiness Services

US Defense Health Agency seal by the U.S. Army, Licensed under Public Domain The Defense Health Agency’s Contracting Division-Professional Services has requested proposals for a potential $1.6 billion firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable contract...

Interview with Governor: Medical Campus Vision Turns Into Reality-In-Making This Month

Several governors and legislatures have attempted, but no one has come as close to realizing the decades-old vision of building a new Guam Memorial Hospital as Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and the 38th Guam Legislature. And it isn’t just a hospital...

Hospital Authority Board selects new CEO for LBJ

The Board of Directors of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center has selected a new CEO for the LBJ Hospital. However, Board Chairman Mualeava Dr. Aifili John Tufa told KHJ News that a formal announcement will be made after they have informed the...

Health leaders set sights on universal coverage

Regional health leaders agree much improvement is needed to achieve universal coverage while prioritising financial and digital health across the Pacific and Asia. At a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) committee meeting in Manila, officials...

CDC 'disease detectors' among hundreds fired as Trump administration ramps up agency cuts

The Trump administration on Saturday terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including fellows responsible for key public health roles, according to two sources at the agency who spoke on the condition...

Senators focus on DPW nominee’s health as they field questions on infrastructure projects

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor's nomination of former Public Works Director Taeaotui Punaofo Tilei to head the department once again was confirmed by the Senate in a 12-4 vote last Thursday. Taeaotui, who served as DPW Director during...

Blessing ceremony precedes first surgery in LBJ’s new operating suite

The LBJ Tropical Medical Center held a blessing ceremony Monday before the first operation was conducted at its new operating suite. Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the LBJ Hospital Board, doctors, nurses, and employees, at the...

What factors make you more likely to get VA benefits in health care? Here's the full list

Getting VA health care benefits depends on several factors, from your service history to financial and medical conditions. The good news? Millions of veterans are now eligible, especially those exposed to toxins or hazards while serving. If you're...

Unlock Your Health With These TRICARE For Life Basics

FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 02.13.2025 Courtesy Story FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As you age, it’s important to think about your future health needs. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, TRICARE has you covered, if you take the appropriate...

Who is RFK Jr, the incoming US health secretary?

Kennedy is a notable environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump ally. Robert F Kennedy Jr has been confirmed to lead the US health department, putting him in charge of one of the world’s...

Samoa's Alex Rose snatches discus bronze from Australia and makes history at World Athletics Championships

Alex Rose etched his name into the history books this morning in Tokyo, winning bronze in the men's discus with a throw of 66.96 metres, in a groundbreaking first for both Samoa and the Pacific Islands at the World Athletics Championships. The...

LETTER: Learn more about medical evacuation for veterans

When a veteran requires medical evacuation or medevac from an outlying U.S. territory or island such as Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico to a medical facility in the continental United States, there are several layers...

U.S. House Passes TRAVEL Act for Veterans in the Territories

Veterans living in the territories have won a victory in the U.S. House, securing bipartisan legislation to give them access to specialized VA medical care without traveling thousands of miles. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye...

Inmate escapes, reported walking around the village of Leloaloa

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 21, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call notifying officers of an inmate identified as Casimire Wei walking around the village of Leloaloa. Wei was charged with one count of Escape from...

Woman assaulted with tree branch

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 24, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report a victim who was allegedly assaulted at the Golf Course in Iiilii. An investigation later revealed that the suspect was the victim’s...

Governor names new Parks & Rec director

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has appointed Andrew Pelesasa as the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. His nomination has been submitted to the Fono for a confirmation hearing. This marks the second...

Pacific news in brief for 23 September

Ian Tarutia said the minimum wage increase will enhance the purchasing power of workers. Photo: 123RF Papua New Guinea - wage The PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the Labour and Industrial Relations Department must ensure stringent and...

DoH stops sale of products after expiration/use by dates

The Department of Health has served notice that all products must be removed from shelves and cannot be sold after the date of expiration or best used by date shown on the product. Previously DOH had allowed a 30 day grace period for such items to...

Police arrest man for causing damage to his father’s home

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2025, a father called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported his son who was allegedly causing a disturbance in their home. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: Private Peace...

DPS CIIB investigating alleged assault involving three TCF inmates

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Bureau (CIIB) of the Department of Public Safety is currently conducting an investigation in response to a reported assault involving three inmates at the Territorial...