§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what strategy the ODA has for combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in developing countries. [37750]
§ Mr. HanleyODA's strategy for combating the spread of HIV/AIDS was set out in a speech by my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister for Overseas Development, on 26 April 1994; copies of her speech will be placed in the Libraries of the House. In summary, our goal is to 655W help people in developing countries avoid HIV infection and, if they are infected, better cope with the miseries it causes, in a way that is sustainable and makes use of all available resources. Since 1987, we have learnt about the need for a multisectoral response to HIV/AIDS and the need to provide better care for people with HIV, as well as prevent their infection.
We provide assistance through bilateral and multilateral channels. We involve NGOs as well as Governments, often incorporating lessons learnt through pilot projects and research. We support the establishment of the new joint and co-sponsored UN programme on HIV/AIDS.