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We work together with a broad spectrum of partners from all sectors of society, WHO is involved in a host of closely related public health activities; including research, evaluation, awareness raising and resource mobilization.</p><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C074_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C078_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div id="PageContent_C105_Col00" class="sf_colsIn background-widget" data-sf-element="Background widget" data-placeholder-label="Background widget"> <div class="plx-static hero-image--wrapper hero-image--high-wrapper high has-caption" data-url=""> <div class="inner responsive-background-image high-1442740475"> <img sizes="(max-width: 768px) 200px, (max-width: 1024px) 700px, (max-width: 1366px) 1000px, 1920px" srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f2_19112015_fm_03720.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=d3c01adb_1 768w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f2_19112015_fm_03720.tmb-1024v.jpg?sfvrsn=d3c01adb_1 1024w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f2_19112015_fm_03720.tmb-1366v.jpg?sfvrsn=d3c01adb_1 1366w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f2_19112015_fm_03720.tmb-1920v.jpg?sfvrsn=d3c01adb_1 1920w" alt="" /> <div class="sf_colsIn container"> <div class="hero-image--content"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C079_Col00" class="sf_colsIn container" data-sf-element="Container" data-placeholder-label="Container"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C080_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C081_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C081_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C082_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p> </p></div> </div> <div class="sf-publications"> <div class="sf-publications-list sf-publications-list__highlighted row"> <div class="sf-publications-wide sf-publications-item__highlighted sf-publications-item__highlighted-unique"> <div class="sf-publications-wide__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-wide__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/379115/9789290620587-eng.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-wide__body"> <div class="sf-publications-wide__header"> <div class="sf-publications-wide__date"> <span>3 October 2024</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290620587"> <h3 class="sf-publications-wide__title">Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-wide__description"> CCS Pacific Islands </div> <div class="sf-publications-wide__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-wide__file"> <div class="button button-blue-background " ><a href=https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/379115/9789290620587-eng.pdf?sequence=1 aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a></div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-wide__url"> <div class="button button-brand-border"><a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290620587" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C082_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-8" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="section-heading"> <h2>Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029</h2> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>The Pacific Islands–WHO Multi-country Cooperation Strategy 2024–2029, or MCCS, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) through a consultative process involving 21 Pacific Island countries and areas (PICs), outlines WHO’s comprehensive and tailored medium-term support plan in the Pacific. This summary provides an overview of the MCCS, highlighting its alignment with regional and global health strategies.</p></div> </div> <div class="section-heading"> <p>Health system and health situation</p> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>Despite improvement in recent years, the Federated States of Micronesia continues to face health issues such as high rates of NCDs and communicable diseases, as well as limited health-care access. Average life expectancy is around 69 years. Major causes of death include diabetes, heart disease, cancers and chronic respiratory diseases. Health-care expenditure is approximately 12% of gross domestic product (GDP). While a national health insurance plan exists, quality and availability of care varies greatly between the main islands and lagoon or outer islands. Lack of facilities, medical equipment and skilled personnel hampers the health system. Key focus areas are public health surveillance, maternal and child health, and addressing risk factors for NCDs. Partnerships with organizations such as WHO are vital for the country to keep enhancing health-care services and infrastructure across its island states.</p><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C081_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C090_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div id="PageContent_C033_Col00" class="sf_colsIn background-widget bg-light-gray bg-image" data-sf-element="Background widget" data-placeholder-label="Background widget"><div id="PageContent_C057_Col00" class="sf_colsIn container" data-sf-element="Container" data-placeholder-label="Container"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C091_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C092_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C092_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C093_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="list-view matching-height highlight-widget title-only bg-light"> <div class="list-view--item highlight-widget--content matching-height--item"> <div> <div class="info"> <div class="flex-row"> <div class="flex-col flex-col-12"> </div> </div> <p class="heading ">WHO multi-country strategic priorities</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="highlight-widget matching-height image-on-the-left-right bg-main"> <div class="highlight-widget--content matching-height--item"> <div class="row"> <div class="column col-md-8"> <div> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/dsc06042.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=aef4948d_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/dsc06042.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=aef4948d_1');"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column col-md-4"> <div class="content"> <div class="description"> <div> <h4 class="sub-title">PRIORITY 1. Achieve universal health coverage</h4> <p class="summary">The MCCS emphasizes UHC as a critical regional priority, advocating for equitable access to quality health care for all Pacific islanders. The focus is on integrating and upgrading health services, conducting assessments, fostering partnerships, and advocating for supportive policies and good governance.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="highlight-widget matching-height image-on-the-left-right image-on-the-left-right__right bg-light"> <div class="highlight-widget--content matching-height--item"> <div class="row"> <div class="column col-md-4"> <div class="content"> <div class="description"> <div> <h4 class="sub-title">PRIORITY 2. Address noncommunicable diseases</h4> <p class="summary">Tackling the burden of NCDs is highlighted, with a focus on affordable access to medications, diagnostics and multisectoral action, as well as building a skilled health workforce. Evidencebased policies and programmes targeting risk factors are encouraged, along with comprehensive strategies for NCD prevention, treatment and control.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column col-md-8"> <div> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/dsc06049.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=f3881574_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/dsc06049.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=f3881574_1');"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="highlight-widget matching-height image-on-the-left-right bg-main"> <div class="highlight-widget--content matching-height--item"> <div class="row"> <div class="column col-md-8"> <div> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f6_20112015_fm_06284.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=702b43a7_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/western-pacific-(wpro)/countries/micronesia-federated-states-of/f6_20112015_fm_06284.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=702b43a7_1');"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="column col-md-4"> <div class="content"> <div class="description"> <div> <h4 class="sub-title">PRIORITY 3. Build resilience to health threats</h4> <p class="summary">The MCCS emphasizes the vulnerability of PICs to health threats, including climate change, emergencies and disease outbreaks. Building resilience involves conducting assessments, improving early warning systems and promoting climate-resilient health infrastructure. Collaboration and sharing of best practices are vital for building regional resilience.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C092_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C053_Col00" class="sf_colsIn container" data-sf-element="Container" data-placeholder-label="Container"> <div class="section-heading"> <h2>Publications</h2> </div> <div class="sf-publications"> <div class="sf-publications-list sf-publications-list__horizontal row"> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/379115/9789290620587-eng.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>3 October 2024</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290620587"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p>The Pacific Islands–WHO Multi-country Cooperation Strategy 2024–2029, or MCCS, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) through a... </p> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-item__file"> <a class="download-url " href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/379115/9789290620587-eng.pdf?sequence=1" aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__url"> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290620587" class="page-url" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/374529/RS-2023-GE-44-TON-eng.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="Fifteenth Pacific Health Ministers Meeting, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 20-22 September 2023: meeting report" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>1 December 2023</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/RS-2003-GE-44-TON"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">Fifteenth Pacific Health Ministers Meeting, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 20-22 September 2023: meeting report</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p>The Fifteenth Pacific Health Ministers Meeting brought together health leaders from across the Pacific, hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga... </p> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-item__file"> <a class="download-url " href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/374529/RS-2023-GE-44-TON-eng.pdf?sequence=1" aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__url"> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/RS-2003-GE-44-TON" class="page-url" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/372692/WPR-RC074-02-RDrep-2023-en.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2022 - 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30 June 2022" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>18 October 2022</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290619963"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2021 - 30 June... </h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p>This report, covering the period from July 2021 to June 2022, highlights how WHO continued supporting countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region... </p> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-item__file"> <a class="download-url " href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/363093/WPR-RC073-02-RDrep-2022-en.pdf?sequence=16" aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__url"> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/9789290619963" class="page-url" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/279896/WHO-WHE-CPI-2018.34-eng.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of the Federated states of Micronesia" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>30 January 2019</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/WHO-WHE-CPI-2018.34"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of the Federated states of Micronesia</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p></p> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-item__file"> <a class="download-url " href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/279896/WHO-WHE-CPI-2018.34-eng.pdf?sequence=1" aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__url"> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/WHO-WHE-CPI-2018.34" class="page-url" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/272806/WPRO-2017-DPM-027-pic-eng.pdf.jpg?sequence=4" alt="WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2018-2022 : Pacific Island Countries and Areas" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>8 June 2018</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/WPRO-2017-DPM-027"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2018-2022 : Pacific Island Countries and Areas</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p>The Pacific Island Countries and Areas–WHO Cooperation Strategy 2018–2022 (the “Cooperation Strategy”) documents the medium-term... </p> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__actions"> <div class="sf-publications-item__file"> <a class="download-url " href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/272806/WPRO-2017-DPM-027-pic-eng.pdf?sequence=1" aria-label="Download" target="_blank">Download</a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__url"> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/WPRO-2017-DPM-027" class="page-url" aria-label="Read More">Read More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item list-item col-sm-3"> <div class="sf-publications-item__container"> <figure class="sf-publications-item__figure"> <img src="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/136945/ccsbrief_fsm_en.pdf.jpg?sequence=6" alt="WHO country cooperation strategy at a glance: Micronesia (‎‎‎Federated States of)‎‎‎" /> </figure> <div class="sf-publications-item__body"> <div class="sf-publications-item__header"> <div class="sf-publications-item__date"> <span>1 May 2018</span> </div> <a href="/micronesia/publications-detail/WHO-CCU-18.02-Micronesia"> <h3 class="sf-publications-item__title">WHO country cooperation strategy at a glance: Micronesia (‎‎‎Federated States of)‎‎‎</h3> </a> </div> <div class="sf-publications-item__description"> <p>All countries with a WHO office have a Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS). 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