An official website of the United States governmentFor Immediate ReleaseToday while in Suva, Fiji, Administrator Samantha Power will announce additional investments as part of the U. commitment to deepening its relationship with the Pacific Island countries and to help Pacific Islanders build resilience against the climate crisis, economic shocks, and health challenges, including:New Mission in the Pacific Islands: The new Mission demonstrates the United States' enduring commitment to partner with our Pacific Island neighbors to support their development goals in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and make a positive impact in the lives of Pacific Islanders. In partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), USAID will support global health security priorities in the Pacific by improving regional surveillance and lab capacity, training and equipping health workers and veterinarians, bolstering emergency preparedness and response, and supporting critical policy development and coordination in the region