Wednesday, October 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - During EpiWeek 39, 415 patient encounters were documented, with Diarrhea remaining on Alert status for the 6th consecutive week. Diarrhea: This week, 15 diarrheal cases were reported—unchanged from last week—across OPD Main Hospital (9), Tamil CHC (1), Gagil CHC (3), and Ifalik Dispensary (2). Of these, 5 were GI BioFire-tested; all were positive, with a single detection of EAEC in 1 patient and a total of 4 Rotavirus co-infe

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - A representative from the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, Fauna Gimots has successfully completed the Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course, a four-week self-paced programme organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Earlier today, October 7th, she received a Certificate of Participation recognizing her successful completion of all four online learning modul

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Department of Health Services has launched the Annual 2026 Yap Women Health Week, providing women across Yap with an opportunity to access a range of preventive health screenings and services. The week-long health campaign began Monday, October 5, and will continue through Friday, October 9. Morning registration is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to women ages 18 years and older and is designed t

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Telecommunications Regulation Authority (TRA) delegation paid a courtesy visit to Yap State Governor Francis Itimai on Friday, October 1, at 9:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Conference Room. The courtesy visit formed part of the TRA delegation’s official visit to Yap State from September 30 to October 3. The engagement allowed the TRA delegation to meet with Governor Itimai and provide an overview of the Authority’s mandate, ong

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 23, 2026, Yap Memorial Hospital reported three pediatric patients presenting to the Outpatient Department (OPD) with diarrheal illness. The patients included two 1-year-olds and one 15-year-old. One of the 1-year-old patients was admitted to the hospital ward for further treatment. The cumulative number of documented diarrheal cases has now reached 228. At present, two pediatric patients remain admitted in the

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Division of Youth Services, in collaboration with COM-CRE and the Youth Planning Committee, hosted a Youth Sports Day on Saturday, September 26, at the Yap Sports Complex. The event brought together young people for a full day of sports, recreation, teamwork, and fellowship from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event opened with participant registration, followed by remarks from Youth Sports Recreational Officer Maphrick Ruweda

Monday, September 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, September 26th, the Yap Comprehensive Cancer Control Program shared highlights on their recent visit to Fais to conduct a four-day health screening and promotion outreach from September 14–17, 2026, reaching 81 community members, including 46 women and 35 men. The outreach included 14 homebound patients who received health screening services. The five-member team comprised representatives from the Diabetes, Tobacc

Monday, September 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, September 25th, members of the Yap Student Organization (YSO) at the College of Micronesia–FSM National Campus welcomed Chairman Andy P. Choor of the Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee (J&GO) and staff of the Yap Congressional Delegation for a meeting with Yapese students following the adjournment of the Fifth Regular Session of the 24th FSM Congress. The meeting provided YSO members with an opportunity

Friday, September 25, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 23, 2026, the Yap State Department of Health Services reports that the ongoing diarrheal outbreak is showing signs of decline, with daily case counts falling to low single digits since mid-September. A total of 228 documented cases have been reported to date. Three pediatric patients were recently seen at Main Hospital, including two 1-year-olds and one 15-year-old. One of the 1-year-old patients was admitted f

Friday, September 25, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Monday, September 21st, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the National Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (DTC&I), conducted a two-day training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as part of the ADB Sustainable and Resilient Road Improvement Project. The training began on Monday, September 21, with ADB Representative Ms. Emma and key DTC&I staff leading discussions focused on str

Thursday, September 24, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Thursday, September 17, the U.S. Coast Guard Band, also known as the Pacific Winds, visited St. Mary’s Elementary School to conduct a musical outreach and cultural engagement activity for students across all grade levels. The musical performance was held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and featured six U.S. Coast Guard musicians performing on a range of instruments, including the flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, euphonium

Thursday, September 24, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, September 24th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap at approximately 7:00 a.m. today from Guam, delivering 17 containers of essential goods and supplies intended to support local supply chains, commercial activity, and the daily needs of communities across the State. The vessel is scheduled to depart Yap at approximately 7:00 a.m. on September 25, continuing onward to Koror, Palau. The shipment inclu