USAID/philippines TB-free luzon activity

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $6,925,000 Cooperative Agreement under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program to University Research Co., LLC to implement the "TB-FREE LUZON ACTIVITY" in the Philippines. The five-year project, with a start date of September 26, 2024 and a completion date of September 25, 2029, aims to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control services in the Luzon region of the Philippines. As the prime awardee, University Research Co., LLC will provide technical assistance and implementation support to improve the capacity of the Philippine health system to deliver high-quality, accessible TB services, with a focus on early case detection, treatment adherence, and community engagement. The company has a history of executing complex international development projects, including previous USAID grant awards focused on healthcare system strengthening in other countries.