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PM urges parents to get their children under the age of five vaccinated to eradicate polio

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PM urges parents to get their children under the age of five vaccinated to eradicate polio ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged parents to get their children under the age of five vaccinated to eradicate polio from the country. The prime minister kicked off national anti-polio vaccination campaign by administering polio drops to children at an event in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, he lauded the efforts of polio workers for elimination of the menace from the country. He paid rich tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of their duty in fight against polio. He also thanked the health department and polio teams in this regard. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb were also present on the occasion. Source link https://www.news.qm.com.pk/pm-urges-parents-to-get-their-children-under-the-age-of

COAS Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication drive in Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa (L) and Co-Chair of the BMGF. —AFP/ Reuters Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Bill Gates held a telephone conversation and exchanged views on the health situation including the complete eradication of polio from Pakistan, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the telephonic conversation, Bill Gates lauded the Pakistan army’s efforts in the polio eradication drive across the country, said the military's media wing.  “Bill Gates also appreciated Pakistan army’s role in anti-polio drive coverage through community leaders,” read the statement. COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated the efforts of Bill Gates and his foundation in eradicating polio from the country and assured him of full cooperation in making Pakistan a polio-free state, said ISPR. Source link https://www.news.qm.com.pk/coas-bajwa-bill-gates-discuss-polio