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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has decided to continue its support to eradicate polio from Pakistan, with $1.08 billion will be provided as a fund.

Talking to Special assistant to the prime minister on health Dr Zafar Mirza, who called on him in Abu Dhabi, Bill Gates said that polio-free Pakistan was his top priority.

Special Assistant said world institutions will provide 2.6 billion dollars including 1.08 billion dollars by Bill Gates Foundation for polio eradication in the country,the government will allocate 150 million dollars for the anti-polio programme.

Special Assistant appreciated Gates Foundation efforts towards polio eradication.