Covid-19 Developing Countries 2020-04-29
2020-04-29
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Q1
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The UK has committed significant funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, but there is concern about widespread famine due to the virus.
What assessment her Department has made of the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on developing countries?
Coronavirus is a global crisis that will have a profound effect on all countries, including the most vulnerable. The UK is providing £744 million in aid to counter health, humanitarian and economic impacts and has mobilised its Department to tackle this pandemic and secondary risks.
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The US President announced an end to funding for WHO, which raises concerns about a collaborative approach to dealing with shortages of medical equipment.
During the coronavirus pandemic, it is imperative that countries and communities engage co-operatively. What representations have been made regarding ending US funding to the World Health Organisation?
The UK has confidence in the WHO and supports its work by providing funding to ensure that countries most in need have the PPE they require.
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