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Written question asked by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 March 2008. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


HIV Infection

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how his Department's revised HIV and AIDS strategy will promote a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention that (a) is effective for women and girls and (b) is based on evidence of what works.
Answer

Following a public consultation the UK Government are currently updating 'Taking Action—The UK's strategy for tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world'. The updated AIDS strategy will continue to place women and girls at its heart and to promote an AIDS response which is based on evidence and best practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192736; 473 c284W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Developing countries HIV/AIDS
Link
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