Diabetes in the Marshall Islands

Diabetes in the Marshall Islands

Their traditional diet and way of life disrupted by globalization and the American military presence in the equatorial Pacific, Marshall Islanders now struggle with high rates of diabetes, among other health problems.

Health Education Materials

Diabetes

  • The Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP) was a five-year project (2005-2010) funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the availability and dissemination of culturally and linguistically appropriate diabetes education materials. The website provides access diabetes education materials and resources that were created especially for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

TB

  • Tuberculosis Patient Education - Marshallese: TB education materials (including Marshallese radio segments and health information brochures) from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health Tuberculosis Control Program   

Other

Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960

   (692) 625 7710

   rmimohreports@rmihealth.org

CONTACTS TO REMEMBER

COVID-19 Health Hotline 24-HR
→ 625-3632 (Majuro)
→ 329-8206 (Ebeye)
 
EMERGENCY ROOM NUMBERS:
 →625-4144
 →625-4543 / 625-7710 ext 2411

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