Amata Welcomes $295,000 CDC Grant for Preventing Maternal Mortality

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed a federal funding notice of $295,000 last week from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Preventing Maternal Mortality.

“Thank you especially to Anaise Uso for her dedicated work on this grant to enhance our capacity to improve maternal health outcomes and ensure safer pregnancies for the women of American Samoa,” said Aumua Amata. “This funding will empower the American Samoa Department of Health to implement targeted interventions, improve access to quality healthcare, and enhance community outreach efforts.”

This is a new discretionary grant to the American Samoa Department of Health for the needs of populations disproportionately affected by maternal mortality in American Samoa. The program has played a vital role in fostering the increasing adoption of clinical and non-clinical policies and programs that reflect the highest standards of care.

The grant is through the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). The goal of the grant program is to provide comprehensive support aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates by addressing both medical and social determinants of health.

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