Bill Gates appreciates Pakistan Army for supporting polio drive

Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates has appreciated Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive, ensuring proper reach and coverage.

During a telephonic conversation with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Bill Gates also appreciated Pakistan's success against COVID-19 despite resource constraints.

The Army Chief attributed the success to a true national response, executed through the mechanism of NCOC which allowed optimization of resources.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa said it was a national cause and credit goes to all involved in the process.

The COAS appreciated his efforts towards this noble cause and assured him continued cooperation.

Matters related to Pakistan's commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed during the conversation.