Advancing the Ministry’s Strategic Plan (MSP) Reform!

Our MoHHS HR and IT teams are strengthening workforce systems with OrangeHRM, supporting better planning, development, and care across the Marshall Islands. Special recognition to our Deputy Secretary of Office of Health Planning, Edlen Anzures, and HR Director Romalynn Maddison-Heine for accelerating this initiative.

Komol Tata to Pacific Island Health Officers Association for the technical guidance and to all our MoHHS staff for making this milestone possible.

#HealthWorkforce #MoHHSUpdate #OrangeHRM #MSPReform #StrongerTogether #KumitiEjmour #HealthisaSharedResponsibilty #EjmourMokta #MarshallIslands

PRESS RELEASE

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Majuro, MH - August 18th to 22nd, 2025: The Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs collaborate with the Pacific Disability Forum and UNICEF conducted a five days workshop on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) under the project of United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD).

The UNPRPD project is being implemented across ten Pacific countries, including the Marshall Islands, with the objective of strengthening disability rights and inclusion through capacity building, situational analysis, and policy development. The RMI government supports the efforts toward Convention on the RIGHTS of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) implementation through enhanced understanding and capacity of key stakeholders.

Representing the Ministry of Health and Human Services were Physical Therapy/Diabetes Footcare Technician Edward Konelius and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Nurse Supervisor Yitha Bobo. Their participation in this crucial workshop underscored the Ministry’s commitment to inclusive healthcare services and the promotion of equal rights for persons with disabilities.

The workshop covered critical areas including advancing CRPD implementation, equality and non discrimination, accessibility, disability assessment and referral, and more. Through interactive sessions and expert presentations, attendees explored practical strategies to enhance the inclusion and well-being of persons with disabilities within their respective sectors.

The Ministry commends the efforts of the organizers and remains dedicated to advancing disability-inclusive policies and services in alignment with the CRPD.

MAJOL:

Convention ikkijen Jimwe im Maron̄ ippen ro Ewor M̗ōjn̗o̗ ilo enbunniier (CRPD)

Majuro MH, - Okoj 18 raan n̄an 22, 2025: Ra eo an MoCIA koba l̗o̗k ippen Pacific Disability Forum im UNICEF rekar kōm̗m̗an juon ien aer kwelok 5 raan aetok ikkijen Jimwe im Maron̄ ippen ro Ewor M̗ōjn̗o̗ ilo enbunniier (CRPD) iumwin project eo an United Nations Partnership ikkijen Jimwe an armej ro ewor M̗ōjn̗o̗ ilo Enbunniier (UNPRPD).

UNPRPD project in em̗ōj an jino ipelaak ilo lal ko ipelaak in Pacific ekoba, RMI, kin kottopar in ikkije kōkajoor l̗o̗k maron̄ ko an ro ewor m̗ōjn̗o̗ ippaer ekoba kolap l̗o̗k jel̗ā, mel̗el̗e kin jekjek ko aer, im ejaak kakien. Kien eo an RMI ej jipan̄ emmakut in ikkijen JIMWE an Armej ro ewor m̗ōjn̗o̗ ippaer (CRPD) ilo wāwein kōlap l̗o̗k mel̗el̗e im jel̗ā ippen key stakeholder ro.

Ro rekar maron̄ in pad ilot etan MoHHS ilo ien in ekoba Physical Therapy/Diabetes Footcare Technician Edward Konelius im Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Nurse Supervisor Yitha Bobo. Aer pād im bok konaer elap im aorōk n̄an jikin ājmour eo ikkijen kallimur eo an ilo an lelok jipan̄ n̄an aolep armej im kōm̗m̗an bwe en jokkin wōt juon n̄an aolep armej ekoba ro ewor m̗ōjn̗o̗ ippaer.

Ien workshop in ewor jet jikin ko elap aer aorōk n̄an aer kar maron̄ topari im konono kaki ekoba kadrepakpak l̗o̗k jerbal ko ikkijen CPRD, equality ak jokkin wotjuon, im ilo ejjel̗o̗k kalijek l̗o̗k, ilo wāwein pukot jipan̄, enwot disability assessment referral, im ko eirl̗o̗kwot.

Ilo katak ko jen ro rekar kōm̗m̗ane ien in, ro rekar bok konaer ie rekar maron̄ in loe aolepen jekjek in an jerbal kein m̗akūtkūt n̄an kolap l̗o̗k jel̗ā ikkijen kōm̗anm̗an l̗o̗k wawein kakobaik aolep ippen dron im mel̗el̗e wāwein mour an armej ro ewor m̗ōjn̗o̗ ilo enbunniier ilo jikin jerbal im jerbal ko aer.

MoHHS ej kile jerbal kein an ro rekar kepooj katak kein im ej wonmaan l̗o̗k wōt n̄an an kolapl̗o̗k wāwein an maron̄ jipan̄ kakien ko ikkijen disability-inclusive im jerbal ko rej ekkejel ippen

CPRD.

PRESS RELEASE

Five-Day Workshop on Health Promotion & Communication and Social Behavior Change (SBC)

Majuro, MH – August 29, 2025: A five-day intensive workshop on Health Promotion & Communication and Social Behavior Change (SBC) was successfully conducted from August 25 to 29, 2025, at the Marshall Islands Resort, Tulok in Al. The workshop was designed for health staff focusing on Health Promotion, Communication and Social Behavior Change to strengthen and encourage transparent health communications as well as designing and implementing effective health communication strategies that influence positive behavior change.

Other ministries and offices were invited as well to join on this opportunity.

Organized by UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Human Services - the workshop focused on equipping participants with practical tools and theoretical knowledge on topics such as foundations of Health Promotion and Social Behavior Change, Understanding Communities through Deep Listening and Insights Gathering, Translating community Insights into strategic SBS Campaigns in both routine and crisis settings, and more.

Facilitated by international experts in public health communication, the sessions included interactive lectures, group work, real-life case studies, and hands-on exercises. Special emphasis was placed on addressing current public health challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases through culturally sensitive and community-based approaches.

We want to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to our facilitators Aishwarya Shashi Kumar, Doris Lam, and Pius Attandoh who led an engaging, interactive, and informative workshop. We also want to thank UNICEF for their neverending collaboration and support.

Participants were awarded certificates of completion on the final day and expressed enthusiasm for applying the new skills in their respective work environments.

This workshop marks another step forward in enhancing local capacities to promote healthier communities through informed and inclusive communication strategies.

MAJOL:

Five-Day Workshop ikkijen Kammejajaik Ājmour & Oktak in Wāwein Konono im Mwil (SBC)

Majuro, MH – August 29, 2025: Juon ien kwelok 5-raan aetok ikkijen Kammejajaik Ājmour & Oktak in Konono im Mwil (SBC) em̗ōj an kōm̗m̗an im dede l̗o̗k jen allōn̄ in O̗kōj 25 raan n̄an 29, ilo Marshall Islands Resort, Tulok in Al. Kwelok in ekar ejaak n̄an rijerbal ro ilo jikin ājmour eo ikkijen Kammejajaik Ajmour & Oktak in Konono im Mwil n̄an kōkajoor l̗o̗k im rejan̄ n̄an kōm̗anm̗an l̗o̗k jerbal in communication barenwot n̄an ejaake wāwein jerbal ko rejelet communication im jekjek renaaj maron̄ kōm̗m̗an bwe ren kwal̗o̗k mwil em̗m̗an. Ra ko jet im opij ko rekar bar maron̄ koba tok ilo ien in.

Ien in ekar maron̄ in organize jen UNICEF im MoHHS n̄an aer lale wāwein aer maron̄ kepooj ro rekar pād ilo kwelok in kin jet kein jerbal ko im kapeel (theoretical knowledge) ko ikkijen wun ko enwot pedped būrokraam̗ in an Healh Promotion an Social Behavior Change, Mel̗el̗e Kin Jukjukinped ilo wāwein Ron̄jake im Ebbok Mel̗el̗e, Ukot mel̗el̗e ko an jukjukinped n̄an wāwein ko remaron kojerbali ilo wāwein kom̗akūtkūt SBC campaign ko im karok ko aer, im elōn̄ l̗o̗k.

Ekar maron̄ in kōm̗m̗an jen ro retiijemlok ilo wāwein public health communication, ien kwelok kein ekar barenwot kōm̗m̗an konono ko ippen dron, group work, im wāwein kōm̗m̗an case study katak ko, im kamminene. Ekar bar enwot koba wāwein ko rejelet manit im jekjek ko n̄an aer maron̄ n̗a mejalan apan̄ ko ilo jukjukinped mijak ak makoko in wā, jipan̄ ikkijen ājmour an kōrā im ajri, im ikkijen NCD.

Kemij kōn̗aan kwal̗o̗k kile im kautiej aolep facilitator ro Aishwarya Shashi Kumar, Doris Lam, and Pius Attandoh ro im raar tel kwelok in eo im elap mel̗el̗e ie. Kemij barenwot kōn̗aan kile im kammolol UNICEF kin jipan̄ im jerbal in ippen dron kein aer rejjab jem̗l̗o̗k.

Ro rekar bōk kon̗aer raar maron̄ in bōk nebar ikkijen certificate n̄an kaalikkar aer kar kadede l̗o̗k ilo raan eo eliktata im kwal̗o̗k aer itok limo in kōjerbal jel̗ā kein aer ilo jikin jerbal ko aer. Kwelok in ej bar kakōl̗l̗e in juon bun̄tōn maan l̗o̗k ilo an kōlap l̗o̗k jel̗ā ikkijen kammejajaik ājmour ilo jukjukinped ko kajjojo ilo wāwein konono im kobaik jukjukinped ko n̄an jerbale.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services is proud to share that groundbreaking training on HPV screen-and-treat has started this week at USP Long Island (and later in CMI), led by the Kirby Institute and partners. Leadership was fully engaged, with Deputy Secretary for the Office of Health Planning, Edlen Anzures, opening the event on behalf of the Ministry’s Leadership Team (MLT).

This hands-on training gives our health workers the tools and skills they need to prevent cervical cancer — a disease that continues to claim the lives of women across the Pacific but can be stopped with early detection and treatment.

For the Marshall Islands, this marks the beginning of a stronger fight against cervical cancer. Starting next week, services will begin at the Youth to Youth Clinic, with plans to expand to outreach programs across our islands. This is more than training — it’s about saving lives, empowering women, and protecting the health of future generations.

Stay tuned for more updates later this week as we continue this important journey together.

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#CervicalCancerFreeRMI #HPVScreenAndTreat #HealthyCommunitiesRMI #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #StrongerTogether #RMIHealthInitiative #MarshallIslands #KumitiEjmour #healthisasharedresponaibility

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For the first time in many years, Canvasback Missions returned to Ebeye, joining hands once again with the Ministry of Health & Human Services. This renewed partnership brought hope, healing, and critical health services to our community — a true testament to what we can achieve together.

Ophthalmology Services:

264 patients received eye care, including screenings and glasses.

96 cataract surgeries (and counting!) were performed, with one surgeon extending his stay to continue serving patients through the weekend.

Dentistry Services:

133 patients received dental care — all with the incredible work of just one dedicated dentist.

Leading this week’s mission in Ebeye were Hospital Administrator Ms. Leilani Hino and Medical Chief of Staff Dr. Joaquin Nasa, whose guidance and coordination ensured the smooth delivery of services and the strong collaboration between visiting and local teams. In true Manit spirit, Ebeye MOHHS staff and the community worked side by side with the Canvasback team to achieve this success. Canvasback Executive Director Jacque Spence noted:

“This was by far the best mission we've had, and we owe it all to the hospital staff.”

We also extend our sincere gratitude to JICA Volunteer Nutritionist Ms. Ikue Minamizaki. Although her stay was shortened due to family needs back home, her contributions to nutrition education, patient diet support, and healthy meal planning have strengthened Ebeye Hospital’s services and will have a lasting impact on community health.

This mission highlights the renewed spirit of partnership and the power of working together for healthier communities. Komoltata to the Canvasback team, our MOHHS staff, and the community for their dedication and teamwork in serving the people of Ebeye.