PIHOA News
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 19, 2025 (Honolulu, HI) - From the PIHOA health leadership and Secretariat, wishing everyone a very merry and blessed Holiday Season, a time for family, rest, healing, rejuvenation, companionship, and fellowship. Our prayers are with you in this time of joy...
Launching the USAPI Regional Health Workforce Development Technical Working Group
December 18, 2025 (Tumon, Guam) - From December 10-12, 2025, 30 USAPI health workforce development professionals and 20 regional partners convened in Guam to launch the USAPI Regional Health Workforce Development Technical Working Group (TWG). The meeting opened with...
Join us for the next PPHFP Meet the Expert series: Navigating Holiday Stress
December 9, 2025 (Honolulu, Hawaiʻi) - Join Us for the Next Meet the Expert Session! The holiday season can be both uplifting and overwhelming, making emotional well-being an important focus for individuals, families, and communities across the Pacific. Together,...
PIHOA E-Blast: American Samoa’s Successful Dengue Outbreak Response Utilizing Advanced Targeted Residual Spraying Against Aedes Mosquitoes
December 1, 2025 (Pago Pago, American Samoa) - In response to the rising dengue outbreak, the American Samoa Department of Health (DOH), with technical support from PIHOA and partners, has rapidly expanded Targeted Residual Spraying (TRS)operations — a highly...
PIHOA E-Blast: The 77th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting Recap, Part 3: Advancing Pacific Health Through Partnership Engagement and Collaboration
November 28, 2025 (Majuro, RMI) - We’re continuing our recap of the 77th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting (EBM) with Part 3, highlighting how strong partnerships and regional collaboration are driving progress in Pacific health. This edition focuses on key sessions...
PIHOA E-Blast: RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services’, Ana Koliniwai, Presents Her Research at the 2nd SafetyNet Scientific Conference in Malaysia
November 26, 2025 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - We’re proud to highlight Ms. Ana V. Koliniwai of the RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services, who recently presented her operational research at the 2nd SAFETYNET Scientific Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her study...
PIHOA E-Blast: Yap State Completes Dengue Early Warning System Outbreak Readiness and Response Training
November 25, 2025 (Colonia, Yap, FSM) - PIHOA recently completed a weeklong Dengue Early Warning System (EWS) Outbreak Readiness and Response Training in Colonia, Yap State. Fourteen participants from Yap DHS and EPA received hands-on instruction in vector...
PIHOA E-Blast: The 77th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting Recap, Part 2 – PIHOA Leadership Embark on Setting a Vision and Mission for Regional Health Priorities for the Next 40 Years.
November 24, 2025 (Majuro, RMI) - We are continuing our 77th PIHOA EBM recap series with Part 2, highlighting a meaningful and productive week with Pacific health leaders. This second e-blast features a deep dive into the Board’s strategic planning sessions,...
PIHOA E-Blast: The 77th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting Recap, Part 1 – Opening Ceremony Highlights and Day One Reflections
November 21, 2025 (Majuro, RMI) - PIHOA is pleased to share Part 1 of our recap from the 77th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting (EBM)—the first in a web and e-blast series highlighting a meaningful and productive week with Pacific health leaders from across the...
PIHOA E-Blast: SAVE THE DATE – 78th PIHOA Executive Board Meeting
November 14, 2025 (Honolulu, HI) - The Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA) is excited to announce the 78th Executive Board Meeting! 📅 When: April 13-17, 2026 📍 Where: Honolulu, HI Read the full E-Blast HERE.