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Bill Gates Reiterates Support for Polio Eradication in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi (November 17, 2017): Co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has expressed his commitment to continue supporting the efforts of Pakistani government for polio eradication.

He was talking to Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, Bill Gates lauded Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for his personal attention and oversight in making the polio eradication efforts successful.

He also offered support to Pakistan in the area of innovations in health and strengthening mother and child care and reproductive health.

The two sides also discussed partnership of the foundation with the Government of Pakistan in the health sector.

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