Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 November 2002

Overseas Development Aid: Motion.

 

The other problem is that they are a vaginal cream and one must take into account the customs and culture of the people. Even if it was 100% effective, who can say that it will be acceptable in the sub-Saharan regions by traditional tribal women? We must use lateral thinking on this issue. We must involve local medical practices as well. The NGOs could have a role in this regard. I had a meeting with a remarkable woman today, Dr. Concepta Merry from St. James's Hospital. The type of lateral thinking she spoke about is simply wonderful, using multinational corporations to deliver AIDS treatment directly into areas which are difficult for other groups to access. That is the type of thinking we need to use.

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