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Thursday, December 19, 2024  
16 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446  

COAS, Bill Gates discuss Pakistan's Covid-19 response, resumption of Polio campaigns

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says success against Covid-19 pandemic has been achieved due to a true...

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says success against Covid-19 pandemic has been achieved due to a true national response executed through the mechanism of National Coordination Committee which allowed optimisation of resources.

This he stated during a telephonic conversation with Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda foundation Bill Gates to discuss Pakistan's Covid-19 response and resumption of Polio eradication campaign.

Bill Gates appreciated Pakistan Army for supporting government efforts to contain Coronavirus pandemic and Pakistan's success against Covid-19 despite resource constraint.

Both also discussed the safe start of Polio eradication campaign and efforts needed for this purpose.

Bill Gates reiterated his foundation's commitment to support to Pakistan in its goals of ending Polio and improving health for every child.