HC Deb 14 November 1977 vol 939 cc5-6W
48. Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what assistance has been given by the United Kingdom to the immunisation campaign in Zambia; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Tomlinson

30,000 doses of measles vaccine have been provided this year from the aid programme to the World Health Organisation for use in Zambia.

Additionally, approximately 1.2 million doses of diptheria, pertussis and tetanus (adsorbed) vaccine, and 688,000 doses of measles vaccine, have been contributed to the World Health Organisation's central stocks for their expanded programme on immunisation, and are available for use in Zambia and other countries.

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