Ministry of Health Samoa

19/10/2026

World Food Day 2026 Fruit Tree Distribution for Schools!!

As part of the World Food Day celebrations, fruit tree distribution was carried out for 20 schools in the town area encouraging sustainable food production, improve nutrition in schools and strengthen food security.

The program aimed to provide students and schools with fruit tree seedlings that can be planted and nurtured to provide fresh, nutritious food for years to come. It also encouraged schools to take responsibility for planting and caring for their trees, contributing to a healthier, more food-secure samoa.

The Fruit Trees distribution program included
- demonstration on how to plant each fruit tree
- methods of taking care of the Fruit Trees
- Nutrition information for each fruit trees
- Benefits on eating fruits for good health

The Ministry acknowledges the technical support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries - Samoa in conducting demonstrations on planting and how to care for the fruit trees for the schools as well as the funding support of FAO Pacific for funding the Fruit trees.







Government of Samoa

18/10/2026

🌸PINKTOBER🌸

Early detection saves lives. Don't delay your health screening! See a doctor or visit the Samoa Cancer Society today.

16/10/2026

An evening of learning, listening, and hearing our youth speak openly about life issues that we often neglect, overlook, or choose to avoid.

This is our time. Our time to break the cycle of silence and avoidance. To break the stigma surrounding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). To break the cycle of misinformation and replace it with truth, knowledge, and understanding.

Our Life Ahead deserves to be protected.Through informed decisions, access to accurate information, and strong, supportive relationships within our families and communities, we can empower our young people to make healthier choices and build a brighter future.

Let us create safe spaces where our youth feel heard, valued, supported, and confident to speak up without fear of judgement. Because protecting OUR LIFE AHEAD starts with the conversations we are willing to have today.

UNFPA Pacific | Government of Samoa | Samoa Red Cross Society | Samoa Family Health Association | WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau | Ministry of Family and Social Affairs | Ministry of Finance, Government of Samoa | Brown Girl Woke | Samoa Public Service Commission |

16/10/2026

YOUTH PERFORMANCES- PART 2️⃣

Huge Fa'amālō and Fa'afetai Tele lava to the 6 Youth groups who took part in the Official Launching of the "OLA - Our Life Ahead, Sexual Reproductive Health Behavior Change and Communication Campaign"

1 - Vailima Catholic Youth
2 - Alafua SDA Youth
3 - SFHA Youth Volunteers
4 - Siusega & Ululoloa - EFKS Youth
5 - Palisi Catholic Youth
6 - Vaitele- Uta EFKS Youth

UNFPA Pacific | Government of Samoa | Samoa Red Cross Society | Brown Girl Woke | Ministry of Family and Social Affairs | Samoa Family Health Association | WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau |

16/10/2026

YOUTH PERFORMANCES – PART 1️⃣

6️⃣ youth groups took part in the Official Launch of the "O LE OLA – Our Life Ahead Campaign, delivering powerful performances that reflected the everyday realities our young people face within their families and communities.

The performances highlighted the important role families play in shaping young people's lives, decisions, and overall health. They also emphasized the importance of building healthy family relationships, maintaining open communication, and creating supportive environments where young people feel safe, loved, heard, and understood.

The messages delivered by our youth reminds us that the choices young people make are often influenced by their families and the environment in which they grow. Strengthening family bonds and fostering healthy relationships we can help empower our youth to make informed decisions and build a healthier, brighter future.

UNFPA Pacific | Samoa Family Health Association | Ministry of Family and Social Affairs | Brown Girl Woke | WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau | Samoa Public Service Commission | Samoa Red Cross Society | Ministry of Police and Prisons | Government of Samoa |

16/10/2026

OFFICIAL LAUNCHING📢

O LE OLA - OUR LIFE AHEAD CAMPAIGN✅️

UNFPA Pacific
Government of Samoa
Samoa Red Cross Society
Ministry of Family and Social Affairs
Brown Girl Woke
Samoa Family Health Association
Ministry of Finance, Government of Samoa
Samoa Public Service Commission
WHO Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau

16/10/2026

O LE OLA - OUR LIFE AHEAD Sexual Reproductive Health, Behaviour Change and Communication Campaign.

Ministry of Health and its Partners - Health Education Session.
Samoa Red Cross Society
Samoa Family Health Association
UNFPA Pacific
Ministry of Police and Prisons
Brown Girl Woke
Ministry of Family and Social Affairs

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

📢HAPPENING NOW‼️

O LE OLA - OUR LIFE AHEAD, Sexual Reproductive Health, Behaviour Change and Communication Campaign.

Registration and Health Education sessions - Ministry of Health and its Partners🙌

16/10/2026

Celebrating World Food Day the Samoan Way!

This year in celebrating World Food Day, the Ministry of Health Samoa in collaboration with the of Agriculture distributed Fruit trees to 20 Schools providing the opportunity to strengthen national efforts towards food security, healthy eating through growing and eating fruits and strengthen resilience against climate change.

The theme for this year is Innovate today, Nourish tomorrow. The theme highlights the importance of actions we take today to shape the health and well being of our future generations.

By embracing innovation, promoting nutritious local foods fruits and preserving our traditional food knowledge we can build a healthier food secure and sustainable Samoa.

Together let us grow , eat healthy and nourish our future generations🤍





Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries - Samoa
FAO Pacific
Government of Samoa