### Question
How does BILATERAL EFFORTS define local health organization?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 7655*, **local health organization** is defined as:

> a public sector health system, nongovernmental organization, institution of higher education, community-based organization, or nonprofit health system that provides directly, or has a clear link with a provider for the indirect provision of, primary health care services

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 7655*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA > SUBCHAPTER III-BILATERAL EFFORTS > Part B-Assistance for Women, Children, and Families**

