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Written question asked by Virendra Sharma (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 2016. It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Monday, 25 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if her Department will increase its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Answer

The Global Fund has announced its 2017-2019 replenishment target – seeking to mobilise US$13billion to save 8 million lives and avert up to 300 million new infections. The UK is planning to support a successful Fifth Replenishment of a strong, value for money Global Fund and a decision on the size of our investment will be made later in the summer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43439
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Finance Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Link
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