polio eradication

Bill Gates thanks PM Imran for productive discussion on polio eradication

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has thanked Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan for the productive discussions… Read More

Pakistan is nearing to eradicate the Polio virus, says Faisal Sultan

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan has… Read More

Advisory group to play vital role in polio eradication: Dr Zafar Mirza

Dr Zafar Mirza, while talking to ARY News' 'Bakhabar Savera' programme, said that the federal… Read More

Donors pledge $2.6 billion for ‘last mile’ of polio eradication

The WHO last month announced an “historic step” in the fight to wipe out polio,… Read More

Wasim Akram appointed ambassador for polio eradication

Akram stressed that it is the right of every child to stay protected from the… Read More

Pakistan, Afghanistan to work on polio eradication together

The two sides also agreed to develop a joint mechanism against substandard medicines. Read More

ECNEC approves revised emergency plan for polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Friday approved revised emergency… Read More

Polio campaign begins in Karachi today

KARACHI: A week-long polio campaign has initiated across the port city on Monday (today). According to… Read More

Qureshi discusses polio eradication in meeting with WHO DG

ISLAMABAD:  Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read More

Polio to be eradicated from Pakistan by the end of 2019: Bakhtiar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar on Thursday said that polio… Read More

Pakistan, Germany sign financing accord on polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Economic Affairs Division Mr. Noor Ahmed and Germany’s KfW Country Director Mr. Wolfgang… Read More

PM Imran to chair meeting on polio eradication

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair meeting of National Task Force on Polio Eradication… Read More

Aseefa commends efforts, sacrifices of health teams for polio eradication

KARACHI: Rotary Ambassador for Polio Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday celebrated World Polio Day at… Read More

Global donors express confidence in Pakistan’s capacity to eradicate polio

ISLAMABAD: Leading international donor agencies have expressed their full confidence in the Pakistan’s capacity to… Read More

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to polio eradication, says health minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services Aamer Mehmood Kiani on Monday re-affirmed the government’s… Read More

Japan to provide $3.2m to Regional Polio Laboratory

ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan on Friday announced to provide a grant of $3.2 million… Read More

CM Sindh directs to expedite efforts for polio eradication

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday reiterated his commitment to eradicate… Read More

Bill Gates reiterates support for polio eradication in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has reiterated his commitment to… Read More

Pakistan’s top Islamic scholars reiterate support for polio eradication efforts

ISLAMABAD: On the eve of World Polio Day this year, the National Islamic Advisory Group… Read More

Islamic scholars reiterate support for polio eradication programme

ISLAMABAD: National Islamic Advisory Group (NIAG) on Tuesday reiterated continued support for the polio eradication… Read More