Islamabad, December 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):A high-level global delegation on Polio has appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for elimination of polio virus, and reiterated its support to help end the virus transmission in the country by next year. The assurance was given by the head of the delegation and Chair of Polio Oversight Board, Dr Chris Elias, WHO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari and UNICEF Regional Director George Laryea-Adjei, on the conclusion of their three-day visit to Pakistan.
The delegation noted that there is unprecedented support and commitment to ending polio in Pakistan. They expressed the belief that with the current momentum maintained, the country will be able to end polio transmission in the coming year.
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