Imran Khan, Bill Gates discuss ways to end polio transmission
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Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and discussed issues including anti-polio measures, corona situation and steps to be taken to contain the further spread of both viruses, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI spoke with @BillGates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) pic.twitter.com/EHzFARa6ef
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 24, 2021
The Prime Minister appreciated the Bill Gates Foundation's economic development initiatives for the people and for Gates Foundation's cooperation in the eradication of polio.
While alluding to Pakistan’s potential in the Information Technology (IT) sector and Government’s business friendly IT policy, the Prime Minister encouraged Microsoft to further expand its footprint in Pakistan.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 24, 2021
Imran Khan said that eradication of polio is one of our priorities as anti-polio campaign was also in full swing despite the corona pandemic.
The Prime Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to overcome the third wave of coronavirus in the country.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 24, 2021
PM Khan said that 33 million children had been administered anti-polio vaccine this year.
Recalling that a special polio eradication campaign was launched in the country earlier this month (7-11 June 2021), during which vaccine drops were administered to over 33 million children under five years of age...
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 24, 2021
Bill Gates expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership for this national cause. Mr. Gates added that while progress is encouraging, keeping up pressure will be the key to ending transmission for good.
Mr. Bill Gates expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership for this national cause. Mr. Gates added that while progress is encouraging, keeping up pressure will be the key to ending transmission for good.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 24, 2021