ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday confirmed that government remains committed to ending all forms of polio in country.
prime minister there was a telephone conversation with co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Bill Gates and discussed current public health and social industry programs supported by BMGF in This was stated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Office Media Wing. in Press release.
Expressing concern over-making report of new cases in 2022 after one year no cases of poliomyelitis, prime minister noted that there was pause in polio cases since September 2022
AT light of recent flooding that has adversely affected ongoing polio vaccination efforts due to large-scale displacement and destruction of healthcare infrastructure, prime minister confirmed that government actively implemented special emergency response plan and will continue to adapt and find ways to achieve out to children in these complex times.
He also appreciated valuable support extended BMGF to Pakistan in eradication of poliomyelitis and improved immunization, nutrition and financial inclusion in country.
prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the fruitful partnership with the foundation in all current destinations of cooperation.
Gates deeply regretted the loss of life in recent flood in Pakistan.
He also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate polio and affirmed the continued commitment of its Foundation support to Pakistan for ensure that no child is risk of paralysis due to poliovirus.
Various other governmentBMGF-led programs targeting malnutrition and stunting, essential immunization services, RAAST micropayment gateway and digitization of The National Savings Program was also discussed.
prime minister and Gates agreed to continue working together on common goals and in areas of mutual cooperation.
