Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan's determination to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan.Talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias in Islamabad, he said the government is implementing a comprehensive strategy and taking practical actions with an effective team.The Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for the collaboration of Bill Gates and Saudi Arabia in the fight against polio.

He said despite significant progress in the fight against polio, emergency measures are still necessary. Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government is working in full coordination with the provinces to ensure the accessibility of polio teams throughout the country under an effective strategy. He said relevant projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the polio eradication campaign will continue across the country. 

President Global Development Gates Foundation Chris Elias appreciated the Prime Minister’s personal attention to polio eradication and the effective measures taken in this regard. He recognized that Pakistan is taking effective steps toward complete polio eradication, which are progressing towards success. He said there will be continued constructive consultation with federal, provincial governments and relevant institutions on polio eradication.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)