Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Development Aid: Polio
- Question
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To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to the correspondence from the WHO Director for Polio Eradication to the Minister of State for Development and Africa of 19 March 2024, if he will take steps to increase funding for programmes for the eradication of polio.
- Answer
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The UK is proud to be a longstanding supporter of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), having contributed £1.4 billion since 1995. Building strong and resilient health systems and reducing the risk of future global health threats are priorities for the UK. The UK is committed to being a supportive partner to the GPEI in the future and will take every opportunity to ensure every child everywhere is safe from Polio.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 19537
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Development aid Disease control Polio
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- 2024-04-11 17:36:37 +0100
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