Philippines

TB is the sixth most common cause of death in the Philippines.  TB causes 75 deaths per day (289,904 total deaths, 1999) in the Philippines, having the 8th highest burden in the world.  The number of new cases in 2003 was 72,200.  The country has achieved 70% case detection and 77% cure rate.

TB CAP Project Period (2005-2010)

Expected output(s)

• Phil-TIPS program evaluation supported.
  

Current status

USAID/Philippines has been a leading partner in supporting the strengthening of private sector TB control. They are currently funding the 4-year, $11.5 million Philippines TIPS project. The project will be coming to an end in August 2006 and a new project is anticipated to be awarded in September 2006.   TB CAP is expected to help design the follow-up to Philippine TIPS, provide the Mission with TB M&E assistance, and provide periodic technical assistance. During Program Year 1, TB CAP completed the Phil-TIPS program evaluation and a detailed evaluation report was submitted to USAID. KNCV has been identified as the coordinating partner for the follow-up of the project. A workplan has been approved and will be implemented beginning in Year 2.