Amata Welcomes $101,433 HHS Grant to Support Maternal and Child Health in American Samoa

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that the American Samoa Department of Health has been awarded a $101,433 federal grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support maternal and child health services in American Samoa.

The $101,433 award was provided through HHS's Maternal and Child Health Services program. The funding will support efforts to strengthen health services for mothers and children throughout the territory. The two-year grant period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028.

"Supporting the health and well-being of mothers and children is essential to building healthy families and a stronger future for American Samoa," said Congresswoman Amata. "Thank you especially to Dr. Anaise Uso, as we welcome this federal investment, and I appreciate the dedicated work of our local health professionals in providing important services and care to families throughout the territory."

The Maternal and Child Health Services program supports efforts to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families through accessible health services and programs. This funding will help the American Samoa Department of Health continue its work to strengthen maternal and child health services and address the health needs of the territory's communities.

"Thank you to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration for continuing to invest in the health and well-being of American Samoa's mothers, children, and families," concluded Congresswoman Amata.

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