Mr. Speaker, during a recent visit to Nairobi, Kenya I had the pleasure to meet Dr. Frank Plummer. He is an internationally respected Canadian physician specializing in HIV infection.
In sub-Saharan Africa, 10% of the world's population live on 1% of the global income and bear the burden of 68% of all patients with HIV infection in the world, most of whom lack access to the most basic drug treatments. In Nairobi alone, 500 people per day die from AIDS.
Through Dr. Plummer's research he has identified a group of African women whose immune systems are resistant to the HIV virus. He is conducting clinical trials on the transmission of HIV and possible vaccines which this government is proud to support.
On behalf of all Canadians I want to offer Dr. Plummer our continued support. I wish to thank him for his selfless dedication and tireless efforts.