PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mpox (30 August 2024)
Question Asked
Asked by:
David Mundell (Conservative)
Answer
The UK is second largest donor to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, providing £1.65 billion over 2021-2025. We are working closely with Gavi to enable access to mpox vaccines for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries at risk. The UK have committed £160 million to international partner, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). CEPI and Bavarian Nordic recently announced a clinical trial launching in late 2024 to assess vaccine effectiveness in children in Africa. Lord Collins has announced the additional £3.1 million funding to UNICEF for cholera and mpox response. This will reach 4.4 million people in affected communities.
Answered by:
Anneliese Dodds (Labour)
9 September 2024
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