heathcare budget
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula has voiced concern over reductions to healthcare funding approved by the Fono in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, warning that the cuts could significantly affect the Territory's ability to draw down federal funds and support essential medical...

![According to the Governor, the $3 million reduction could result in the Territory forfeiting more than $9 million in federal Medicaid funding that would otherwise be available to support healthcare services for American Samoa residents. [photo: AF] Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7410.jpg?itok=JrvhCr-L)