Polio Oversight Board Visits Pakistan, Meets with Key Officials in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar

A high-level delegation from the Polio Oversight Board visited Pakistan recently, holding crucial meetings with top officials in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. Led by Dr. Christopher Elias, Chair of the Polio Oversight Board, the delegation met with the Prime Minister, Provincial Chiefs, Ministers of Health, and security leadership to discuss the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio from the country.

During the meetings, the delegation emphasized the need for sustained political commitment to wipe out polio and discussed strategies to address the remaining challenges in the path to polio eradication. The delegation commended the federal and provincial governments for their resolve and agreed to continue collaboration in the future.

The Polio Oversight Board’s visit to Pakistan comes at a critical time when the country is making significant progress in its efforts to eliminate polio. The delegation’s meetings with key officials will help strengthen the partnership between Pakistan and the global polio eradication initiative, ensuring a polio-free future for the country’s children.”