Amata Welcomes $175,000 HHS Grant for Health Department

Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to welcome the announcement of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant of over $175,000 for the American Samoa Government.

"I appreciate this financial support for American Samoa, particularly for healthcare needs," Aumua Amata said. "Federal funding enables many efforts that otherwise would be difficult to finance in American Samoa, and health related funding is always welcome."

Specifically, this $175,700 grant is designated to the American Samoa Department of Health and assigned to the Pacific Basin program.

"Congratulations to Director Motusa Tuileama Nua, the entire Department and those working with this program," the Congresswoman continued. "Thank you to HHS for awarding this grant."

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