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;

Purposes

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

Mission

Regular members◦ EH professionals practicing EH or sanitation in

CNMI, FSM, Guam, Kiribati, Marshal l Islands, Nauru and 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.

Membership

President (Moses Pretrick- FSM) Vice President (Tom Nadeau- Guam) Secretary (John Tagabuel- CNMI) Treasurer (Eden Uchel- Palau)

Executive Committee/ Officers

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)

Meetings

WHO, USFDA, PIHOA and FNU SPC, FAO, CDC, ASTHO, etc. Training institutions (COM, UOG, PCC, FNU,

etc) Distant learning (POHLN, etc)

Partners

CNMI 14 FSM 42 Guam 12 Kiribati 10 Marshall Islands* 1 Nauru* 1 Palau 15____________________________Total 95

*need to be updated

EH Workforce in NPEHA Region

37%-High school diploma 59%-College degree (some,2-yrs,4-yr) 4%- Graduate (Masters)

EH Work Force Education Background

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

EH Initiative