Apia to the island of Savaii where they remained overnight (RON’d) for 5 days
and conducted 8 separate events. The rest of the medical staff remained aboard
the PHB and were transported daily to event sites around Apia. Overall, there
appeared to be a disconnect between objectives agreed upon between planners
and the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the expectations of the National Health
Service (NHS) providers at the sites. HN representatives suggested that tension
exists between the MOH and NHS ever since they split into separate organizations, followed by a significant strike in the recent past.
(1) Challenges in Savaii (Samoa):
(a) Clinic and hospital staff seemed unaware that we were coming.
(b) HN expectation was for PP13 staff to provide direct care.
(c) PP13 staff was unprepared for HN expectations of professional
lectures.
(d) Perceived tension regarding U.S. pharmacy supplies undermining HN
business.
(e) Multiple medical event OICs staying in common living quarters without
a lea