ISLAMABAD: Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday, ARY News reported.
As per details, the premier and WHO chief discussed the measures taken to eradicate polio from Pakistan. Dr Christopher Elias, president of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PM’s Focal Person on polio eradication Babar Atta were also present during the meeting.
Dr Tedros briefed the prime minister about a polio donors’ conference in Islamabad.
Mr Elias in his remarks expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s efforts to eliminate polio virus and vowed to continue extending cooperation to the country in this regard.
PM Khan said the WHO’s role in eradication of polio from the country was laudable. He also expressed gratitude to the Gates Foundation over its continuous cooperation in the fight against the disease.
Earlier in the day, Dr Tredos met with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. “Discussions [were] held on steps being taken for polio eradication in Pakistan,” spokesperson for the Foreign Office Dr Muhammad Faisal said in a tweet. “FM appreciated efforts by WHO for eradicating polio from Pakistan.”
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