Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Peru: Dengue Fever

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support Peru following the recent outbreak of dengue fever.

Answer: The UK Government has been carefully monitoring the situation in Peru since heavy rains and countrywide flooding affected the country in March. The Peruvian authorities subsequently declared dengue fever a national health emergency in May. The Peruvian government is leading the immediate response to the current dengue outbreak. The UK Government will continue to monitor and support the country's long-term sustainable development through our work in Peru.

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