Samoa, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa's health chief says
Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country's 2019 measles epidemic didn't have the disease.
Here’s why a 6-year-old deadly measles outbreak in Samoa came up in the RFK Jr. hearing
In 2018, improperly prepared vaccines — after nurses mixed doses with muscle relaxants instead of water — led to the deaths of two Samoan children. The incident sparked widespread mistrust in the vaccine program, including from Samoa’s prime minister, who suspended MMR immunizations altogether.
As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
RFK Jr. Pushes Back on Samoa Measles Outbreak Criticism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed back on Democrats’ allegations that he contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa, saying vaccination rates were already low when he visited in 2019. “I went there nothing to do with vaccines,
Hawaii Governor Calls Out RFK Jr.’s ‘Bulls--t’ on Deadly Samoa Measles Outbreak
Hawaii Governor Josh Green had a scathing rebuttal to claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s during his confirmation hearing Wednesday regarding a 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa. “He’s a liar, and it’s bulls--t,
RFK Jr. and Senator Wyden discuss 2019 Samoa measles outbreak
RFK Jr. and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon discuss the 2019 Samoa measles outbreak, and RFK Jr.'s role in the outbreak.
RFK Jr. Slammed by Samoa's Top Health Official Over Measles Remarks
Senators grilled Trump's health secretary pick over his 2019 Samoa trip, accusing him of downplaying his role in the epidemic.
90 Day Fiance’s Asuelu Says His Visa Is ‘Expired’ and He’s ‘Deporting’ Back to Samoa After Kalani Split
Fiancé star Asuelu Pulaa said his visa has “expired” and he is "deporting" to his native Samoa in a video shared from what ...
Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames Kennedy for Measles Deaths in Samoa
Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, ...
AEW News: Samoa Joe Officially Making In-Ring Return
According to a recent announcement from AEW CEO Tony Khan, pro wrestling legend Samoa Joe is officially making his in-ring ...
Cheryl Hines happily joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his infamous Samoa visit
The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star supported her husband at his grueling confirmation hearing Wednesday, just as she supported him during their 2019 trip to Samoa, where his meetings with ...
‘He’s a liar.’ Green outraged after Kennedy denies role in Samoa measles outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Gov. Josh Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in Samoa by discouraging the measles ...
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Samoa
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Samoa on January 16, 2025 and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time ...
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green wants Sen. John Curtis to vote against RFK Jr’s nomination. Here’s why.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green wants Sen. John Curtis to vote against RFK Jr., Trump's HHS secretary nominee. Here's why.
History-making Samoa team takes World Cup preparation to new level
The Samoa under-17 women's team is determined to be one of the best prepared teams from Oceania to ever travel to a FIFA ...