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