Amata Welcomes Over $3.1 Million Pacific Basin Health Grant

Washington, D.C. - Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is pleased to welcome a Pacific Basin health grant for the American Samoa Department of Health of over $3.1 million.

The discretionary grant for Health Centers, specifically $3,151,597, is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).

(file photo) Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata and Director Motusa Nua

'Thank you especially to Seiuli Elisapeta Ponausuia, and congratulations to Governor Lemanu and his administration, Director Motusa Nua, and everyone involved with these programs,' said Aumua Amata. 'Health care funding is important to our people. Thank you to the HHS Secretary Xavier Becarra, and HRSA Acting Administrator Diana Espinosa.'

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