Peilapalap, Pohnpei: October 1, 2025 — In a ceremony held at the Governor’s Office on October 2, 2025, Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and Director of Health and Social Services Stuard Penias signed Resolution No. 2025-01, formally adopting the outcomes of the First Pohnpei Health Symposium, which was held from September 22 to 24, 2025.
Joining Director Penias at the signing were Chief of Administration Merihter Etse and Public Relations Officer Santos Abraham of the Department of Health and Social Services, reflecting the Department’s leadership team’s commitment to the resolution’s priorities.
The Resolution, entitled “To Recognize the Convening of the First Pohnpei Health Symposium and to Establish Shared Priorities for Strengthening the Health System of Pohnpei State,” affirms the dedication of government leaders, health professionals, and partners to work together to strengthen Pohnpei’s health and social systems.
The Symposium brought together local leaders and stakeholders alongside regional, national, and international partners—including the FSM National Government, the 11th Pohnpei State Legislature, United Nations agencies, the World Health Organization (WHO), The Pacific Community (SPC), and members of the Diplomatic Corps—to align on a shared vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and effective health system.
Resolution No. 2025-01 outlines priority commitments to:
Upgrade infrastructure, diagnostic services, and hospital accreditation, while ensuring reliable medical supplies.
Recruit, train, and retain a strong health workforce across all sectors.
Expand quality primary and community-based care for both the main island and the outer islands.
Strengthen social and dental services for children, women, elderly, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
Advance prevention, early detection, and treatment of non-communicable diseases.
Fully implement the Pohnpei State Sexual Harassment Policy and Case Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) launched during the Symposium.
Maintain and expand partnerships with development, regional, and international organizations to ensure sustainable support.
Governor Joseph noted that the signing of the resolution represents a unified pledge to transform the outcomes of the Symposium into policies and actions that will directly improve the health and well-being of the people of Pohnpei.
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