BHW Program/ Public Health Fair Day Announcement The Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to inform the people of Yap State that the BHW Program/ Public Health will hold a Health Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All members of the public are warmly invited to attend. The Health Fair is an opportunity for individuals and families to learn more about their health, receive basic health screenings, and speak with health staff. These servic

Monday, October 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, September 5th, the container vessel Kota Raja arrived in Yap at 7:00 a.m. today from Guam, delivering 25 containers of essential goods and supplies to support local businesses, households, and ongoing commercial activity in the state. The vessel is scheduled to depart Yap at 7:00 a.m. on September 6 and continue its voyage to Koror, Palau. The latest shipment includes a wide range of food products, household nece

Monday, October 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, October 3rd, in observance of World Heart Day, the Public Health/NCD Program under the Department of Health Services hosted a walkathon at the Yap Living History Museum from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The activity brought together community members, families, and friends to promote heart health and encourage regular physical activity as an important part of preventing noncommunicable diseases. Participants gathered at t

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Friday, October 02, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 25, 2026, health officials reported one new case of diarrheal illness at the Main Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD), involving a 4-month-old infant who presented with diarrhea and vomiting. A 1-year-old infant previously seen on September 23 returned with worsening symptoms and was admitted to the Main Hospital ward for further treatment. The cumulative number of documented diarrheal cases has now reached 229

Friday, October 02, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - From September 28–29, 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Cancer Program conducted a two-day site visit with the Yap Cancer Program to review ongoing cancer prevention and control activities and implementation of the FSM National Cancer Plan. The visit was conducted by CDC Program Consultant Jamila Fonseka and FSM National Cancer Program Coordinato

Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness Help us spread the word about Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and the importance of prevention and early care. Together, we can promote healthier hearts and a healthier community.

Women’s Health Week – Join Us! All women 18 years and older are invited to take part in our Women’s Health Screenings next week. Take this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. Women’s Health Week: Next Week October 5 to 9. 2026 Open to all women ages 18+ Please share this flyer and help us spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there!

YAPESE VOTER ASSISTANCE IN GUAM The Yap State Office of the Attorney General and the Yap State Election Office will be in Guam from October 6 to October 9 to assist citizens with: - New Voter Registration (for students) - Voter Re-Registration (name changes) - Absentee Ballot Requests Check the graphic below for exact times, locations, and documents to bring! For questions, contact Ms. Maxine on WhatsApp at +691 952 6574 or email oagyapstate@gmail.com. Please share with

Thursday, October 01, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Pacific Mission Aviation (PMA) continued its vital air service across the region throughout September 2026, providing regular flights that connected remote island communities with Yap, Palau, Guam, and neighboring islands. During the month, PMA accommodated a total of 264 passengers across its September flight operations. The airline completed five flights to Palau, where the aircraft remained overnight before returning to Y

Thursday, October 01, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - From September 18th to September 21st, the Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, accompanied by key staff, traveled to Woleai to conduct community outreach and assess transportation infrastructure and services on the atoll. During the visit, the delegation met with members of the Woleai community to provide information and engage in discussions regarding the extended airport operating hours and servic

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Monday, September 28, Governor Francis Itimai, accompanied by members of his cabinet, welcomed U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew J. Wylie and his delegation, along with JTF-M Commander Admiral Lasky and his delegation, during a courtesy call held at the Governor’s Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. Governor Itimai formally welcomed the visiting delegations to Yap State and expressed his willingness to provide assistan

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Public Health Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program observed World Heart Day on Tuesday, September 29, with a community health awareness event at Yap State Hospital from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event aimed to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart disease and stroke, while promoting healthy lifestyle practices and preventive measures to improve heart health. As part of the observance, th

Public Notice: World Heart Day 2026 Celebrations Join the NCD Program and the Division of Public Health in celebrating World Heart Day on Tuesday, September 29, 2026! We invite the community to participate in two special events to promote heart health: Free Health Screening Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Hospital, OPD Waiting Area Services Offered: Blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing (FBS/RBS), height/weight measurement + BMI calcul

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