DoH Immunization News
American Samoa Department of Health Immunization Division (ASDoHID)​

Providing up to date Immunization News

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At a glance: ​  Providing updates from the American Samoa Department of Health Immunization Division (ASDoHID) Program; protecting our children, our families and our Territory healthcare  

Immunization Updates

Immunization Program	Last Update	Summary
Covid-19	December 1, 2024	Covid-19 second-vaccination shot now covers 80% of the local population, while first-vaccination shorts art at 95%
Influenza Flu	December 1, 2024	This year's influenza flu is expected to contain an covid-like symptoms that may be part of the covid-19 B12 variant
Lymphatic Filariasis	December 1, 2024	How to immunize and deal with this debilitating disease
Human Papillomavirus	December 1, 2024	Protect your children early on during their young age

Department of Health Updates

2024-2025 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Proposal
September 12, 2024

The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) program’s objective is to support the grantees in carrying out plans for providing comprehensive community mental health services. The MHBG program is authorized by sections 1911-1920 of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart I and III of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services’ (CMHS) Division of State and Community Systems Development (DSCSD) administers MHBG funds. Grantees can be flexible in the use of funds for both new and unique programs or to supplement their current activities.

Included here are work plans for American Samoa that are being made available public comment. Please direct comments and feedback to the email addresses below.

How to provide feedback: 

• Download the Plan: Click on the links below to download the plans for review.
  • 2024/2025 Application Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan,
  • FY2024 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Plan
• Email your feedback to:
• ​​Alesana Tuala via [email protected] and
  • Talalupelele Fiso via [email protected]

Comments will be accepted until 9/30/24.

NCD Strategic Action Plan
September 11, 2024
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We’re working on updating the strategies in the NCD Strategic Action Plan and need your input. Your thoughts and suggestions are crucial in shaping an islandwide approach to preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases.
How to provide feedback: 

• Download the Plan: Click on the link Draft_2025-2030 NCD Strategic Action Plan to download the plan and review it.
• Email your feedback to [email protected]

Please submit your comments by September 25, 2024. Thank you for your participation!