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Purposes. Representation and enhancement of the EH profession in the region and Pacific; Establishment and maintenance of closer ties between EH and healthcare professionals, individuals, groups and supporting organizations in the region and Pacific;

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  1. Purposes • Representation and enhancement of the EH profession in the region and Pacific; • Establishment and maintenance of closer ties between EH and healthcare professionals, individuals, groups and supporting organizations in the region and Pacific; • Establishment and maintenance of closer ties between EH and environmental agencies, organizations, groups and individuals in the region and Pacific; • Promotion and support of EH and related health initiatives in the region; • Promotion and support of EH services and infrastructure development in the region; • Promotion and support of continuing education and human resource development in EH; • Promotion of communication and partnerships between EH and community groups/ organizations including the private sector; • Strengthening of data collection, reporting standards and uniform health information systems;

  2. Mission The overall mission of NPEHA is to improve the environmental health of the people in the Pacific Region.

  3. Membership • Regular members • EH professionals practicing EH or sanitation in CNMI, FSM, Guam, Kiribati, Marshal l Islands, Nauruand Palau. • Associate members • People who are interested in EH or related field (environmental sciences, nursing, etc) may become Associate Members of the association. • Student members • Students enrolled in post-secondary schools studying EH or related field may become Student Member of the association.

  4. Executive Committee/ Officers • President (Moses Pretrick- FSM) • Vice President (Tom Nadeau- Guam) • Secretary (John Tagabuel- CNMI) • Treasurer (Eden Uchel- Palau)

  5. Meetings • 2005 (Palau) • Develop core competencies for EHOs for food and drinking water safety • 2007 (Guam) • Review food safety legislation • 2010 (Guam) • Review food standards • 2013 (Manila) • Develop strategic plan (2013-2015)

  6. Partners • WHO, USFDA, PIHOAand FNU • SPC, FAO, CDC, ASTHO, etc. • Training institutions (COM, UOG, PCC, FNU, etc) • Distant learning (POHLN, etc)

  7. EH Workforce in NPEHA Region • CNMI 14 • FSM 42 • Guam 12 • Kiribati 10 • Marshall Islands* 1 • Nauru* 1 • Palau 15 ____________________________ Total 95 *need to be updated

  8. EH Work Force Education Background • 37%- High school diploma • 59%- College degree (some,2-yrs,4-yr) • 4%- Graduate (Masters)

  9. EH Initiative • EH strategic planning • Training and education of EHOs • Partners- WHO, PIHOA, FNU, USFDA…

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