Soifua Manuia Medical Mission Return to Samoa

Apia, Samoa – 16 April 2025 – The U.S. Embassy, in coordination with the Samoa Ministry of Health, announces the return of the Soifua Manuia Medical Mission to Samoa.

The mission brings medical personnel from the 1984th U.S. Army Reserve to work alongside Samoan healthcare providers, delivering specialized services and strengthening health systems across the country.

The Soifua Manuia program, founded in 2014, reflects the United States’ capacity to showcase American excellence in medical expertise globally. U.S. Army medical professionals will collaborate with Samoan counterparts to support public health infrastructure, enhance clinical outcomes, and improve hospital readiness.

These joint efforts boost Samoa’s healthcare capacity while providing U.S. personnel with valuable experience in diverse medical environments, enhancing their operational readiness and global reach.

“The Soifua Manuia mission demonstrates the United States’ ability to lead in global health and field medical operations,” said Daniel Tarapacki, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires.

“We continue to put American prosperity and security at the forefront of our diplomacy. Our U.S. medical professionals integrate with partners on the ground to deliver high-impact results and improve health capacity across borders.”

The U.S. medical professionals will be available at local hospitals for consultations from 22-30 April 2025. The Soifua Manuia Mission supports preventive and specialty care, surgical procedures, and medical education.