Thank you for your statement, Cabinet Secretary. I’m pleased to see that the Wales for Africa programme continues to be a success, particularly the Wales for Africa health links. I was delighted to learn that, last year, we saw 38 skills exchange visits from Wales to Africa. As we saw from the Ebola outbreak, it’s vital that we take an international approach to many of the global health challenges. By maintaining these links, our medics not only get vital experience, but also help those communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Staff from Welsh hospitals are able to learn from their colleagues in Africa and share their experiences when they return home, while at the same time bringing real health benefits to African communities.

Cabinet Secretary, I have only a couple of questions to ask. Can you update the Chamber on how you intend to expand upon the Wales for Africa health links programme in the future? Will NHS Wales be expanding the exchange programme, particularly in those areas with high incidences of HIV/AIDS? Finally, what public health lessons have been learnt as a result of the Wales for Africa health links?

Cabinet Secretary, we look forward to another successful 10 years of the Wales for Africa programme and hope that communities across Wales and Africa continue to benefit from closer links between our respective health services. Thank you.