RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates had a telephone conversation.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) matters related to Pakistan s commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed in the telephonic conversation.
Bill Gates conveyed appreciation for Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive, ensuring proper reach and coverage, the ISPR said. COAS said it was a national cause and credit goes to all involved in the process.
Bill Gates also appreciated Pakistan’s success against COVID-19 despite resource constraints. COAS attributed the success to a true national response, executed through the mechanism of NCOC which allowed optimisation of resources.
Read more: Another polio case reported in North Waziristan
The Army Chief appreciated untiring efforts of Bill Gates and his foundation towards the noble cause of Polio eradication at global level and assured him of continued support.
A second polio case has been reported in Pakistan as a two-year-old girl was found affected by the virus in North Waziristan, media reported on Friday.
The spokesperson of the health ministry confirmed the detection of the second polio case in 2022. The health ministry expressed concerns over the detection of more poliovirus cases in the country, the reports said.
