§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much money her Department has contributed to research to identify a microbicide to prevent HIV transmission in the last four years; and which research organisations received funding. [151631]
§ Clare ShortMy Department is a major source of international support for reproductive health commodities including male and female condoms. An effective microbicide would be an important addition to the list of reproductive health commodities and would also offer people more choice and control in protecting themselves from infection.
15WIn the last four financial years, we have made the following contributions to organisations in support of research and development, and advocacy for microbicide development:
- Medical Research Council: £900,000
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: £334,766
- Population Council: £136,707