U.S. DEPARTMENT Of  STATE

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES

KOLONIA, FSM

 

U.S. Programs in the FSM

 

U.S. Health Grants to the FSM

Compact Health Sector Grant

Supports all aspects of health care including salaries, medications, hospital administration, and dispensary operations.

Funding source:
Department of Interior
FY2006 Funding:
$16,394,939
FY2007 Funding:
$17,309,531
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Director of Health Services - Mr. Wincner David
Phone: +691-320-2214
Chuuk Contact:
 
Director of Health Services - Mr. Julio Marar
Phone: +691-330-2210
Kosrae Contact:
 
Director of Health Services - Mr. Arty Nena
Phone: +691-370-3199
Yap Contact:
 
Director of Health Services - Ms. Anna Boliy (acting)
Phone: +691-350-2115

Child and Adult Immunization

Supports essential vaccination services. Funds are also used to procure and distribute medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Total FY2006 Funding:
$863,000
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619
Contact:
 
Immunization Program Manager - Ms. Louisa Helgenberger
Phone: +691-320-2619
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$112,957
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Mr. Spencer Donrey
Phone: +691-320-3144
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$169,676
Chuuk Contact:
 
Ms. Rosa Stanis
Phone: +691-330-4145
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$54,678
Kosrae Contact:
 
Ms. Marylinda Timothy
Phone: +691-370-3006
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$41,826
Yap Contact:
 
Mr. Thomas Walog
Phone: +691-350-2154

Community Health Center

Supports primary health care at Pohnpei Community Health Care Center and four dispencaries in Yap. Funds are also used to procure and distribute medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$829,907
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant

Provides both prevention and treatment for individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Also offers community outreach and staff training in patient counseling and diagnosis of acute mental illness.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$620,779
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

Offers medical and basic preventive health services to women of child bearing age. Also supports existing health care systems at health clinics and state hospitals, and provides services for children with special health needs.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$556,682
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Public Health Preparedness and Response for Bio-terrorism (CDC)

Supports public health preparedness and response to biological attacks. Provides funds for procuring and distributing medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - CDC
FY2006 Funding:
$496,736
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Family Planning

Offers family planning counseling and education.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Total FY2006 Funding:
$479,684
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619
Contact:
 
Family Planning Program Manager - Mr. Dionisio Saimon
Phone: +691-320-2619
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$96,505
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Ms. Marcy Lorrin
Phone: +691-320-3403
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$70,792
Chuuk Contact:
 
Ms. Erinda Pillias
Phone: +691-330-4145
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$58,764
Kosrae Contact:
 
Ms. Salome Martin
Phone: +691-370-3199
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$44,384
Yap Contact:
 
Ms. Naty Malgarsoh
Phone: +691-350-2115
COM FY2006 Funding:
$44,384
COM Contact:
 
Ms. Ermine Walliby
Phone: +691-350-2480

Hospital Preparedness and Response for Bioterrorism (HRSA)

Supports hospital preparedness and response to biological attacks. Provides funds for procuring and distributing medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$450,658
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

HIV / AIDS Prevention

Increases public awareness and understanding of AIDS and HIV.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Total FY2006 Funding:
$272,094
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$48,592
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Ms. Nancyleen Edward
Phone: +691-320-8771
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$48,592
Chuuk Contact:
 
Ms. Eleanor Sos
Phone: +691-330-2579
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$11,140
Kosrae Contact:
 
Mr. Bob Sigrah
Phone: +691-370-3199
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$19,700
Yap Contact:
 
Ms. Antonia Gaamed
Phone: +691-350-2110

State System Development Initiative

Enables the Maternal and Child Health Program to improve communication services and delivery modalities throughout the FSM.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Total FY2006 Funding:
$165,000
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$95,569
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Ms.Yumiko Paul
Phone: +691-320-2217
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$112,778
Chuuk Contact:
 
Ms. Andita Meyshine
Phone: +691-330-4145
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$54,219
Kosrae Contact:
 
Ms. Patricia Melander
Phone: +691-370-3199
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$66,526
Yap Contact:
 
Ms. Denitha Palemar
Phone: +691-350-2115

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant

Provides psychotropic drugs and supplies needed for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. Procures and distributes essential medical supplies, drugs and materials to mental health patients.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$150,188
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Tuberculosis (TB) Program

Provides medical services to affected individuals. Funds outreach programs and public awareness promotions. Provides funding for procuring and distributing essential office supplies, laboratory supplies, and materials.

Total FY2006 Funding:
$144,120
Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619
Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:
$12,168
Pohnpei Contact:
 
Ms. Caroline Johnny
Phone: +691-320-6489
Chuuk FY2006 Funding:
$15,188
Chuuk Contact:
 
Mr. Helden Heldart
Phone: +691-330-4145
Kosrae FY2006 Funding:
$14,320
Kosrae Contact:
 
Ms. Kenye Jackson
Phone: +691-370-3006
Yap FY2006 Funding:
$12,318
Yap Contact:
 
Ms. Juliana Mitag
Phone: +691-350-2154

School Health HIV Prevention

Supports the development and implementation of HIV educational programs for youth, parents, educators, and health officials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$78,135
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Wayne Mendiola
Phone: +691-320-2619

Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Seeks to prevent and control diabetes through education and public awareness.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$77,067
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Tobacco Control and Prevention

Helps prevent and control the use of tobacco in the FSM. Funds the procurement and distribution of medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$70,972
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

HIV Care

Seeks to improve the quality and availability of health care and support services for individuals and families affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$50,000
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Program

Provides preventive and medical services to affected individuals. Provides funds to procure and distribute essential medical supplies, drugs and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$32,750
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619

HIV / AIDS Care II and Surveillance

Provides HIV/AIDS surveillance and care. Provides funds to procure and distribute essential medical supplies, drugs, and materials.

Funding source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FY2006 Funding:
$17,273
Contact:
 
FSM Assistant Secretary of Health - Mr. Marcus H. Samo
Phone: +691-320-2619