Gen Bajwa, Bill Gates discuss Pakistan’s COVID-19 response

Author: Web Desk

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has a telephonic conversation with philanthropist Bill Gates and discussed Pakistan’s COVID-19 response and resumption of polio eradication campaign.

General Bajwa said success against the COVID-19 pandemic has been achieved due to a true national response executed through the mechanism of National Coordination Committee which allowed optimisation of resources.

Bill Gates appreciated Pakistan Army for supporting government efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic and Pakistan’s success despite resource constraints. They also discussed the efforts required for the safe start of polio eradication campaign.

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