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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 (named day). It was answered by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Angola: Yellow Fever

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make an assessment of the current outbreak of yellow fever in Angola and its regional implications; and whether the Government will assist the World Health Organisation supported vaccination campaign led by the Angolan government.

Answer

This Government’s assessment is that the national response to the yellow fever outbreak in Angola is growing in strength with support from the international community and the strategic use of donated vaccines. To date surrounding countries have not suffered related outbreaks and exported yellow fever cases to China, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been managed effectively.

The United Kingdom is supporting the national vaccination campaign in Angola through its core funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and to the World Health Organisation. The international response has provided 7.3 million doses of yellow fever vaccine to Angola to respond to the outbreak.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31561
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Vaccination Angola Yellow fever
Link
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