Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa spoke to Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on Saturday.
The details of the telephonic conversation were shared by DG ISPR on the microblogging site, in a series of tweets.
The two also discussed the efforts needed to effectively conduct the polio campaign amidst the COVID-19 epidemic.
“General Qamar Javed Bajwa, #COAS & @BillGates, Co-Chair of The Bill & Melinda @gatesfoundation spoke on the telephone about Pakistan’s COVID-19 response and resumption of polio campaign. Mr. Gates conveyed appreciation 4 Pakistan Army for supporting national #polio drive, ensuring proper reach and coverage”, stated DG ISPR.
“#COAS said it was a national cause and national effort for a polio-free Pakistan. Credit goes to grassroots workers including mobile teams, Law Enforcement Agencies, and healthcare representatives Both also discussed the safe start and efforts needed to effectively conduct a polio campaign under the COVID environment”, he added
Furthermore, “Mr. Gates also appreciated Pakistan’s success against #COVID-19 despite resource constraints. COAS attributed the success to a true national response executed through the mechanism of #NCOC which allowed optimisation of resources. Mr. Gates reiterated The @gatesfoundation ongoing commitment ‘to fight pandemics’ around the world & to support #Pakistan in its goals of ending polio and improving health for every child”.
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