Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal, in a meeting with the Gates Foundation, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate polio.
Kamal stated this stated during a meeting with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to discuss ongoing efforts to eradicate polio in Pakistan.
The minister appreciated the Foundation’s consistent support in the country’s fight against the disease.
During the meeting, Pakistan reiterated its unwavering commitment to eliminating polio, with Minister Kamal stating that federal and provincial governments, along with law enforcement agencies, remain fully aligned in this goal.
Mustafa Kamal informed Dr. Elias that recent campaigns have seen a significant decline in vaccine refusal cases, thanks to high-quality initiatives and increased community engagement.
