The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is one of the few countries where there isn’t any reported COVID-19 cases. Since early January, WHO has been working with the government and partners to support FSM to prepare for COVID-19 with a special focus on empowering local communities.
Photo 1. Pohnpei Public Health Officer discusses COVID-19 risks identified by the community.17 April 2020 In April, chiefs from the U municipality on Pohnpei main island (photo 1) came together to discuss how they can protect their communities from COVID-19.
They considered issues ranging from the lack of running water in some households to the difficulties of protecting family members with mental health illness, who may refuse to follow advice on physical