Covid-19: Overseas Development Assistance
Debate between Lord Bruce of Bennachie and Lord Fowler
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)
DfID has given priority to strengthening health systems across Africa. Can we be assured that this will be maintained, if not increased, especially in the light of falling GDP at home? What does the Minister think about the WHO’s advice that there should be no restrictions on travel to Africa, given that the disease is escalating there and that this has proved to be a factor in spreading it worldwide?