Foreign Affairs committee  That's an excellent question, Anita. The answer is absolutely yes. A big part of my role with the Global Fund over the past decade has been engaging with parliamentarians, not just in donor countries, but also in the countries in which we partner. We do that in a variety of way

Foreign Affairs committee  If I could just add as well, in addition to the very high sero prevalence, particularly among adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa, there is another serious concern. That is the very high levels of HIV among certain concentrated populations, particularly men who have sex with m

Foreign Affairs committee  I would just add that in addition to the three diseases, a very important priority for the global fund is strengthening health systems themselves. Obviously, it's important that we provide bed nets to help to prevent malaria, and provide ARVs for people who are living with HIV an

Foreign Affairs committee  I am going to add a couple of very brief words, Mr. Chairman, first of all to say that it is a pleasure to be back in a committee with you as a former colleague over a number of years. I had the great privilege of serving as a member of Parliament for a little over 25 years, 15 o