§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance she is giving to Mozambique to tackle the problem of HIV/AIDS. [98612]
§ Clare ShortMy Department for International Development (DFID) provided technical help for preparation of Mozambique' s HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan, and plans to assist in its implementation. We support the 133W social marketing of condoms throughout Mozambique, targeting high risk groups. We are promoting AIDS awareness in the private sector, and through civil society.
HIV/AIDS issues are being mainstreamed throughout the programme. HIV prevention and impact mitigation is being incorporated in workplans in DFID supported projects such as feeder roads. We are assisting the private sector to better understand and respond to the economic impact of HIV/AIDS.