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Canada pledges C$ 40 million for polio eradication in Pakistan

HealthCanada pledges C$ 40 million for polio eradication in Pakistan
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By Mati

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The government of Canada has announced support for Prime Minister of Pakistan’s initiative for eradication of polio from Pakistan with a pledge of C$ 40 million.

In a meeting with High Commissioner for Pakistan to Canada Tariq Azim Khan, Minister for International Development, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Marie Claude Bibeau on Monday announced two polio eradication projects valuing Canadian dollar 40 million to support the government of Pakistan’s National Emergency Action Plan for polio eradication.

The projects would be implemented through the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in collaboration with the government of Pakistan.

Both sides also exchanged views on continuing bilateral cooperation in development including climate change, clean technologies and renewable energy sectors.

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