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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 November 2018. It was answered by Mark Field (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 November 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Papua: Measles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in Indonesia Government on vaccinations for measles in West Papua after an outbreak in that province killed at least 100 children in 2018.

Answer

Officials at our Embassy in Jakarta, including the Ambassador, visit Papua regularly. During these visits, they consistently press the Indonesian authorities to address legitimate concerns and ensure the sustainable and equitable development of the province. This includes access to healthcare.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194240
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Vaccination Papua Measles
Link
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