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US grants P13.8 billion aid for Philippines health care system
The United States government is providing P13.8 billion ($250 million) in new aid to the Philippines to strengthen public health systems and disease response capabilities.
The funding will support key initiatives such as supply chain management, data and information systems, and laboratory strengthening.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson stated that this aid reaffirms the US commitment to the health and well-being of the Filipino people.
This new assistance package brings the total recently announced US foreign aid for the Philippines to more than P17 billion ($313 million).
The announcement follows an earlier commitment of P3 billion ($63 million) in aid for other sectors.
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