The United States government has announced plans to provide $250 million in new health sector assistance to the Philippines. The funding aims to address urgent public health issues, with a focus on tuberculosis and maternal health. The initiative will also support efforts to strengthen preparedness, detection, and response systems for emerging diseases.
According to the announcement, this assistance is part of a broader effort by the Trump Administration in coordination with Congress. The programming builds on an earlier commitment of $63 million made during President Marcos’s official visit to Washington in July. That initial pledge marked the first instance of new foreign assistance following President Trump’s review and realignment of U.S. aid policies.
A spokesperson stated, "Through this assistance, our governments will work together on tuberculosis and maternal health while investing in preparedness, detection, and response capabilities to reduce the threat of emerging diseases and protect our homelands." The statement continued: "Today’s announcement is yet another demonstration of the comprehensive bond between the United States and the Philippines. It also demonstrates the efficient, time-limited, and narrowly targeted approach of this new era of America First foreign assistance."
The announcement underscores ongoing cooperation between the two countries as they seek to improve public health infrastructure and respond effectively to disease threats.
