PESHAWAR: Michael Galloway, Deputy Director for Polio at the Gates Foundation, met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah on Saturday to discuss ongoing efforts to eradicate polio in the province.
Both parties agreed to enhance cooperation and strengthen vaccination campaigns to eliminate the disease.
The meeting focused on advancing the polio eradication campaign launched in April, ensuring the continuation of vaccination drives, and improving public cooperation.
Special Secretary Health and Coordinator of the Provincial Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Abdul Basit, also attended the discussion.
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Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah reiterated the provincial government’s full cooperation and commitment to eradicating polio, emphasizing the importance of sustained efforts to achieve a polio-free Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Gates Foundation has been a key partner in Pakistan’s fight against polio, providing technical and financial support to vaccination programs across the country. T
he latest meeting underscores the shared goal of eliminating the disease through coordinated efforts and community engagement.
