§ 23. Dr. IddonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the work of her Department on HIV-AIDS in Bangladesh. [143218]
§ Clare ShortMy Department is supporting the efforts of Bangladesh to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through
funding NGOs to develop cost-effective interventions aimed at preventing transmission of the disease among individuals who are at the greatest risk of infection.supporting effective disease surveillance. To establish the extent of spread of the disease.In addition, we have worked with the Government of Bangladesh on the development of a National Strategic Investment Plan for HIV/AIDS prevention. We are actively exploring the possibility of co-financing this important initiative together with the Government of Bangladesh and the World bank.
§ 28. Mr. Andy KingTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the work of her Department on HIV-AIDS in India. [143223]
§ Clare ShortHelping to control the spread of HIV/AIDS in India is a high priority for my Department and we are committing substantial resources in this area. We are currently implementing three projects, at a total cost to DFID of £37 million, through the Government of 583W India's National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) and through non-governmental organisations. Between them, these projects cover some of the worst affected areas in the country, and those most vulnerable to HIV. We are now urgently considering a proposal to channel all our support through NACO and to increase our commitment to £80 million to support the second phase of the National Aids Control Programme.