Ministry of Health Samoa

04/09/2026

TAUTAI A'E, UA A'E MANUIA OU FAIVA LAU AFIOGA AULIAIMALAE TAGALOA DR. ROBERT THOMSEN.

The Public Health Services had the opportunity to come together and farewell our former Deputy Director General - Public Health Services, Afioga Auliaimalae Tagaloa Dr Robert Thomsen, as he closes an important chapter of his journey with the Ministry of Health.

Dr Thomsen joined the Ministry in 1997, and for the past 29 years, he has given his time, knowledge and experience in service to the Ministry and the people of Samoa.

Fa'afetai tele lava, Dr Thomsen, for your years of service and for sharing your expertise in improving our Public Health Services.

From the Public Health teams, we wish you nothing but the very best for the journey ahead. May God continue to bless you and your family, and may the next chapter bring you continued blessings, good health and more opportunities to serve our people.

Folau manuia ma le Atua lau Afioga Auliaimalae Tagaloa Dr. Robert Thomsen!

02/09/2026

🎗️ CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING – EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES 💗

Today, the Cervical Clinic team carried out a Cervical Cancer Screening outreach at the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Samoa Qualification Authority (SQA), providing an important opportunity for women to access screening and take a proactive step towards protecting their health.

Cervical cancer is largely preventable, and regular screening can help detect changes early, before they develop into cancer. Early detection and timely treatment can save lives.

Ladies, your health matters. Your life matters. Don’t wait for symptoms. Get screened! 🎗️







| Government of Samoa | UNFPA Pacific

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

UNICEF donated two medicine kits to Ministry of Health which comprises set of essential medicines and consumables for use in the hospitals.

31/08/2026

27/08/2026

Sexual Reproductive Health Behaviour Change Communication Campaign.
ʻO LE OLA’ Campaign: OUR LIFE AHEAD

The Ministry of Health and its SRH stakeholders collaborates In the planning phase of this campaign a Focus Group Discussion was conducted today.
Youth and community voices in discussions today will shape this campaign.

A behaviour change initiative promoting sexual and reproductive health for adolescents, youth , parents and communities through:

*informed decision-making,
*healthy relationships,
*family planning,
*gender-based violence prevention,
*disease prevention including HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening, and equitable access to youth‑friendly services.

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Samoa Family Health Association
Samoa Red Cross Society
Nuanua O Le Alofa, Disability Advocacy Organisation in Samoa
Brown Girl Woke
Ministry of Family and Social Affairs

Sāmoa Fa'afāfine Association Incorporated

25/08/2026

Working Together for Safer Mothers and Babies in Samoa 🇼🇸

The Ministry of Health continues its Quarterly National Perinatal Mortality Meeting, bringing together health professionals and partners to review maternal, perinatal and neonatal services, identify gaps, share lessons, and agree on practical actions to strengthen the quality and safety of care across Samoa.

Participants include doctors, obstetric and paediatric teams, midwives, nurses, district hospitals, public and private health facilities, and key partners. Their collective participation is vital in strengthening coordination, shared learning and continuity of care for mothers and babies.

Reliable and timely service data, including Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) data, is essential to identify gaps, guide evidence-based decisions, improve service planning and measure progress.
These quarterly meetings provide an important opportunity to review, learn, act and follow up on progress, ensuring that lessons and evidence are translated into continuous service improvement.

Fa’afetai tele lava to the Government of Samoa and UNFPA, through the Annual Workplan 2026, for supporting this quarterly meeting.

Every case teaches us. Every data point guides us. Every action strengthens care.

Together, we work towards safer care and better outcomes for Samoa’s mothers and babies.

25/08/2026

Asia e le Kapeneta Falema'i faaitumalo uma i Upolu, Lufilufi, Lalomanu, Poutasi, Sa'anapu, Faleolo faapea le falema'i fou i Lefaga i vaega e toe fia faaleleia aemaise o le siitia o le auaunaga i le mamalu o le Atunuu.

25/08/2026

Polokalame fa'aauau a le Matagaluega o le Soifua Maloloina.

SAMOA MALOLOINA.

Fa'amalamalamaina o faamanuiaga mo alo ma fanau laiti / pepe fou.
Matagaluega o Aiga ma Aga Fesoota'i ma le Matagaluega o le Soifua Maloloina.
Ministry of Family and Social Affairs.

24/08/2026

Asia e le Kapeneta Falema'i faaitumalo uma i Upolu, Lufilufi, Lalomanu, Poutasi, Sa'anapu, Faleolo faapea le falema'i fou i Lefaga i vaega e toe fia faaleleia aemaise o le siitia o le auaunaga i le mamalu o le Atunuu.