Bill Gates praises Pakistan army role in polio eradication from South Asian country

By Mashal Khan

ISLAMABAD (TSAT) - The Microsoft co-founder and American business magnate Bill Gates on Friday praised the Pakistan army's role in the eradication of the polio virus from the South Asian country.

In a statement, issued by the Pakistan army media wing, ISPR, said General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army and Mr Gates had a telephone conversation and discussed the matter related to Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19.

“Mr Gates conveyed appreciation for Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive, ensuring proper reach and coverage,” it’s said.

Gen. Bajwa said that it was a national cause and credit goes to all involved in the process.

Gates also appreciated Pakistan’s success against COVID-19 despite resource constraints.

Pakistani army chief attributed the success to a truly national response, executed through the mechanism of NCOC which allowed optimization of resources.

He also praised Mr Gates efforts toward this noble cause and assured him of his country’s continued cooperation.

Bill Gates recently visited for the first time to the South Asia country in February and had met the then Prime Minister Imran Khan and other officials.

In his meeting with Khan, Gates said they are about to eradicate the poliovirus from the world and Pakistan has an opportunity to make history by ending the disease.

Pakistan recently reported its first polio case after nearly 15 months.

Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, is among the two last countries in the world, where the poliovirus still exists.

Bill Gates praises Pakistan army role in polio eradication from South Asian country

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