Amata Welcomes $200,000 Health Care Grant for American Samoa

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a federal grant of more than $200,000 for the American Samoa Department of Health.

"I appreciate this support for health care in American Samoa," said Aumua Amata. "Access to necessary health services can sometimes be a challenge in American Samoa, so federal support like this is helpful in the effort to prevent and treat communicable diseases."

Congresswoman Amata beside Chairman Chabot in recent Committee proceeding

Specifically, this grant is $203,003 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) directed through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDS & TB Prevention (NCHHSTP).

The NCHHSTP is the primary federal agency tasked with prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases, and the agency works throughout the United States and internationally to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, STDS, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis.

"Thank you to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for their role in supporting these health care needs," continued Congresswoman Amata. "Congratulations to Director Motusa Tuileama Nua, Margaret Sesepasara and everyone working on this program, along with the rest of the Health Department."