American Samoa

American Samoa has turned away four travellers for not having proof of vaccination for measles.

American Samoa is ramping up its immunisation efforts, as the territory braces itself for the possibility of a measles outbreak.

American Samoa has declared a public health emergency following measles outbreaks in the Pacific region.

Health officials in Pago Pago have been discussing how to restrict non-immunised travellers from Samoa entering the territory.

Health authorities in American Samoa say two children visiting from neighbouring Samoa are suspected of having measles and are in hospital care.

The leader of a medical team screening children for strep throat and rheumatic heart disease in America Samoa is urging parents to pay attention when their children complain of sore throats or joints.

American Samoa's chief immigration officer has appeared in court charged with attempted kidnapping.

Along with the wind and solar energy projects in American Samoa, for which ground was broken this week, landfill waste will also be turned into energy.

Two new renewable energy projects worth nearly $US150 million have been officially launched in American Samoa.

American Samoa's Department of Health says its surveillance teams have not found any cases of measles but they will remain in place for the time being.