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Global Health and Immunisation

Tuesday 11 February 2025 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Monica Harding asked the Secretary of State about discussions with the Foreign Secretary on UK leadership in global health and immunisation.
  • The Secretary of State stated that ministerial colleagues are examining investment cases for Gavi and the Global Fund as part of the spending review.
  • Dr Caroline Johnson inquired about the Labour Government's plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance and whether they are on track to meet previous targets.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Monica Harding Lib Dem Esher and Walton
NHS Foreign Affairs
Context

The UK's leadership in global health and immunisation is critical, with Gavi being one of the country's greatest success stories. It has inoculated 1 billion children worldwide and strengthened health security against diseases like Mpox and Ebola.

Question

What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Foreign Secretary on UK’s leadership in global health and immunisation? What leadership will he take to strengthen organisations such as Gavi to keep us safe here in the UK?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)

I know that my ministerial colleagues in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are looking at the investment cases for Gavi and the Global Fund as part of the spending review. I will ensure that her representations are relayed to the FCDO.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitments or actions regarding strengthening Gavi were not provided.

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Q2 Caroline Johnson Con Sleaford and North Hykeham
NHS
Context

There were almost 67,000 cases of serious antimicrobial-resistant infections in the UK in 2023. War is increasing such infections globally, with 80% of patients in one Kyiv hospital suffering from them.

Question

What plan does the Labour Government have to tackle antimicrobial resistance? Are they on track to meet targets set by the Conservative Government and if not, what will the Secretary of State do about it?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)

I am delighted that Dame Sally Davies continues her work on antimicrobial resistance. That is an absolutely critical issue, and I pay tribute to the previous Government, particularly Minister Quince, for their work on it.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific plans or actions from the current government were not detailed.

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