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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 2021. It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


UNAIDS

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the FCDO Strategic Priority on science, research and technology, what assessment he has the effectiveness of UNAIDS in delivering the benefits of scientific advances to people living with HIV.

Answer

The UK provides funding to UNAIDS to support its leadership role in the HIV response. Through our programme partnership agreement, the UK assesses the work of UNAIDS against agreed indicators including furthering innovation in the response. The new Global AIDS strategy 2021-2016 clearly articulates the importance of leveraging the potential of data, science, research and innovation to guide the HIV response.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2984
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Disease control HIV/AIDS Technology Research Science UNAIDS
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk