Amata Welcomes Over $3.3 Million Pacific Basin Health Grant
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome another Pacific Basin health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health of over $3.3 million.
The discretionary health services grant for Health Centers, specifically $3,318,597, is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).
Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata and Director Motusa Nua
“Thank you for all who take part in this effort, especially Seiuli Elisapeta Ponausuia regarding this grant,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Congratulations to Governor Lemanu Mauga, Lt. Governor Talauega Ale, and Director Motusa Nua. Federal resources are important to our people, and most of all essential for health care. Thank you HHS Secretary Xavier Becarra, as well as HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, for supporting American Samoa.”
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