Islamabad
Mr Bill Gates, Co Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) visited NCOC today. Mr Bill Gates met NCOC chairman Mr Asad Umar and Dr Faisal Sultan . Later, Mr Bill Gates along with his delegation attended NCOC morning session . Bill Gates and his delegation was apprised about NCOC role and methodology, achievements since start of pandemic, recent Covid -19 situation across Pakistan and various NPIs placed by NCOC to control disease spread and ensure public safety and well being. A comprehensive review of Pakistan’s efforts against Covid-19 was presented to visiting delegation. The visiting delegation was also briefed on genome sequencing ( prevalence of various variants in the country ) Mr Bill Gates took keen interest on various initiatives by NCOC particularly smart lock down and micro smart lock down strategy enforcement measures. and Pakistan’s vaccine administration regime which enabled NCOC to formulate and implement a comprehensive Covid response . Mr Bill Gates shared his views on Covid-19 particularly vaccination drive .
Mr Asad Umar acknowledged efforts of Mr Bill Gates and his foundation to support Covid -19 initiatives in Pakistan.
Mr Gates appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resource constraints and introducing excellent initiatives and measures for public health safety. Mr Asad umar attributed the success to of a true national response, executed through an effective communication campaign mechanism of the NCOC , which helped build trust of masses on National COVID response and positive behavioural change to follow Covid protocols as outlined by NCOC.
Islamabad
Mr Bill Gates, Co Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) visited NCOC today. Mr Bill Gates met NCOC chairman Mr Asad Umar and Dr Faisal Sultan . Later, Mr Bill Gates along with his delegation attended NCOC morning session . Bill Gates and his delegation was apprised about NCOC role and methodology, achievements since start of pandemic, recent Covid -19 situation across Pakistan and various NPIs placed by NCOC to control disease spread and ensure public safety and well being. A comprehensive review of Pakistan’s efforts against Covid-19 was presented to visiting delegation. The visiting delegation was also briefed on genome sequencing ( prevalence of various variants in the country ) Mr Bill Gates took keen interest on various initiatives by NCOC particularly smart lock down and micro smart lock down strategy enforcement measures. and Pakistan’s vaccine administration regime which enabled NCOC to formulate and implement a comprehensive Covid response . Mr Bill Gates shared his views on Covid-19 particularly vaccination drive .
Mr Asad Umar acknowledged efforts of Mr Bill Gates and his foundation to support Covid -19 initiatives in Pakistan.
Mr Gates appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resource constraints and introducing excellent initiatives and measures for public health safety. Mr Asad umar attributed the success to of a true national response, executed through an effective communication campaign mechanism of the NCOC , which helped build trust of masses on National COVID response and positive behavioural change to follow Covid protocols as outlined by NCOC.
