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RAWALPINDI, (MANEND NEWS): Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
(BMGF) has appreciated Pakistan Army for supporting national polio
drive, particularly through involvement of community leaders and
influencers.
This was conveyed by President BMGF and chair of Global
Development Programme Christopher Elias during his meeting with
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive Polio
eradication were discussed.
The Army Chief acknowledged the services rendered by Polio Health
Workers for polio eradication in Pakistan and said that it is national
cause and a national effort.
Christopher Elias also appreciated Pakistan’s successful COVID-19
pandemic campaign and Pakistan Army’s tremendous contribution to
bring it within manageable level.
General Bajwa appreciated untiring efforts of the foundation towards
the noble cause of Polio eradication at global level and assured of
Pakistan Army’s continued support.