Photo: Attendees at the Kosrae Department of Health Services (DHS) NCD Dissemination Workshop that included the Kosrae Community Health Center staff, DHS staff, and community partners.

Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia - The Kosrae DHS held a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Data Dissemination Workshop from November 25-26, 2025, marking the successful completion of Kosrae's second Adult Hybrid Survey.

Over the two days, with support from the PIHOA Secretariat, data and findings from the adult hybrid survey and the rapid youth survey were presented to more than 40 key stakeholders. The workshop strengthened local capacity to analyze and interpret local surveillance data. It was also an opportunity to discuss with key stakeholders emerging NCD trends and priority risk factors. The workshop also focused on a discussion for evidence-based target setting and strategic action planning to address NCDs in Kosrae.

By bringing together leadership, clinical teams, and public health partners, the workshop reinforced a coordinated, systems-based approach to NCD prevention and control. Stakeholders engaged directly with the data to align programmatic priorities, inform resource allocation, and guide measurable next steps toward improved population health outcomes.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Kosrae DHS Director, Dr. Tholman Alik, and the Kosrae Community Health Center team – Ms. Cecilia Sigrah, Ms. Robina Waguk, and Ms. Donalyn Waguk – for their leadership and coordination. We also recognize Dr. Annette David, PIHOA consultant, for co-facilitating the workshop alongside PIHOA's Regional NCD Epidemiologist, Ms. Rasmi Davu, and Dr. Gillian Dunn, PIHOA's Regional Health Information Systems and Health Security Coordinator.

Congratulations to the Kosrae DHS team for their continued commitment to strengthening surveillance systems and advancing data-driven NCD action.

This work is fully supported by funds made available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through PIHOA’s Partnership Cooperative Agreement OT21-2101: Strengthening the Public Health Systems in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.