Bill Gates appreciated the Pakistan Army for supporting government efforts to contain coronavirus pandemic and Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resource constraint.
...Both also discussed the safe start and efforts needed to effectively conduct polio campaign under COVID environment. Mr Gates also appreciated Pakistan’s success against #COVID-19 despite resource constraints. COAS attributed the success to a true national response (3/4)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 15, 2020
COAS Bajwa said that success against Covid-19 pandemic was achieved due to a true national response executed through the mechanism of the National Coordination Committee which allowed optimisation of resources.
Both also discussed the safe start of Polio eradication campaign and efforts needed for this purpose, said the ISPR.
Bill Gates reiterated his foundation’s commitment to supporting Pakistan in its goal of ending Polio and improving the health of every child.
...executed through the mechanism of #NCOC which allowed optimisation of resources. Mr Gates reiterated The @gatesfoundation ongoing commitment ‘to fight pandemics’ around the world & to support #Pakistan in its goals of ending polio and improving health for every child. (4/4)
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 15, 2020
On August 12, Prime Minister Imran Khan had telephoned Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Co-chair Bill Gates to discuss the latest coronavirus situation and resumption of polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan.
During the telephonic conversation, PM Imran apprised Bill Gates about improved COVID-19 situation in the country. He said, “The smart lockdowns policy of the government has proven to be very effective.”
source https://www.suchtv.pk/pakistan/general/item/99366-gen-bajwa-bill-gates-hold-phone-talk-discuss-pakistan-s-covid-19-response.html
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