ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired a high-level meeting at PM Office here Tuesday, wherein the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Mrs. Saira Afzal Tarar and Prime Minister’s Focal Person on polio eradication Senator Ms Ayesha Raza Farooq briefed the Prime Minister on progress regarding polio eradication.
The Prime Minister stated that the political leadership is wholeheartedly committed to Polio eradication from Pakistan. “It is a matter of survival of our next generation, hence we take full ownership of polio eradication from the country”, stated the Prime Minister.
He directed to immediately call a meeting of the National Task Force on Polio Eradication and stated that he will personally monitor the progress. Polio eradication requires a concerted effort from provincial governments, law enforcing agencies, district administration, civil society and international donors, emphasized the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the progress made by the Ministry of National Health Services and the National Polio Eradication Program in significantly restricting the polio virus and appreciated support from partner organizations in helping Pakistan towards achieving zero polio incidence.
