PIHOA News

March 13, 2026 (Kosrae, FSM) - From November 25–26, 2025, the Kosrae Department of Health Services convened more than 40 leaders, clinicians, and partners to review findings from Kosrae’s Adult Hybrid Survey and Rapid Youth Survey, strengthening local capacity to...

March 12, 2026 (Majuro, RMI) - On March 11, the RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) welcomed partners to collaborate on strengthening the country’s nursing talent pipeline. Representatives from the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center,...

March 11, 2026 (Tumon, Guam) - From December 10–12, 2025, health workforce development leaders and human resources representatives from across the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs) gathered in Guam for the launch and inaugural convening of the USAPI Regional...

February 27, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - Kinisou to the Chuuk Department of Health Services for inviting PIHOA to participate in the PH WINS workshop, facilitated by the de Beaumont Foundation and ASTHO. Participants explored the PH WINS dashboard, analyzed workforce data,...

February 27, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - Help strengthen local and regional health system capabilities, capacities, and community resilience in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands! We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Accounting Consultant –...

February 25, 2026 (Koror, Palau) - The PIHOA Secretariat conducted an Early Warning System (EWS) Dengue Outbreak Readiness Workshop from December 8–12, 2025, in collaboration with Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS), Division of Environmental Health...

February 13, 2026 (Honolulu, Hawaii) - Check-out our calendar of events E-Blast with a list of upcoming meetings and events! Stay informed about key public health gatherings happening in the coming months. Don't miss these important opportunities to connect,...

February 11, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - Registration is now open for the 78th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting from April 13-17, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Join health leaders across the Pacific as we collaborate on strengthening regional public health systems and advancing...

January 30, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - Faʻafetai tele lava to the American Samoa Department of Health, de Beaumont, and ASTHO for inviting PIHOA to participate in last week’s Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) dissemination. During the session,...

January 29, 2026 (Honolulu, HI) - The PIHOA Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program (PPHFP) has launched its official newsletter as a new way to share program updates, fellow highlights, and regional public health workforce development efforts across the...