Written question asked by Nick Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Polio: Disease Control
- Question
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What steps her Department is taking to help eradicate polio overseas.
- Answer
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The UK remains committed to eradicating polio.
We will continue to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative directly until December 2026.
Then we will support polio eradication through our £248 million of fully flexible core funding to the World Health Organisation between 2025 and 2028.
Alongside this our £1.25 billion investment in Gavi between 2026 and 2030 will deliver routine immunisation to up to 500 million children including against polio.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 908768
- Session
- 2024-26
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disease control Polio
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