A CDC mobile vaccine team working along the north shore of Samoa on Thursday during the nationwide vaccine drive. Dr. Sniadak is discussing issues that are coming up during the drive and answering the nurse’s questions. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Samoa measles outbreak

USAID Global Health  will be releasing US$200,000 of disaster assistance to respond to the need of disaster-affected people due to the measles outbreak. We’re working with our interagency partners like the  CDC Global to help our friends in Samoa. Samoa ia maua pea le lototele. UPDATE: Responding to the measles crisis: an update on United States assistance to Samoa Seventy ...
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By | 4 December, 2019 | Categories: News | Tags: , , ,

Great Seal of the United States

U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Islands: UN General Assembly Update

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 3, 2019 On September 27, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced $65 million in new assistance at a meeting with Pacific Island leaders in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly.  This new assistance is in addition to $36.5 million announced at the  50th Pacific Islands Forum  in August, as well as approximately ...
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By | 7 October, 2019 | Categories: Environment, Fact Sheets, News | Tags: , , , ,

Faitau = Atamai Launch at the American Corner. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Ambassador Gilbert’s productive and rewarding visit to the beautiful isles of Samoa

The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert to the beautiful isles of Samoa came during a particularly special holiday season of sharing and community. Upon arrival, Ambassador Gilbert and his wife Nancy spent time reading to local children at the Nelson Memorial Library American Corner. This was part of the ‘Faitau ...
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By | 21 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

With my wife Nancy, and Deputy Chief of Mission, Peter, after presenting my credentials to Chief Justice, His Honor Patū Tiava’asu’e Sapolu. State Department photo.

The United States and Samoa – An Enduring Friendship

By U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Mark Gilbert. On my arrival to Samoa, I’d like to offer warm Pacific greetings and to share a few words about the strong relationship between our two countries. I am honored to have been chosen by President Barack Obama – our nation’s first Pacific Island president – ...
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By | 19 May, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

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