PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to child health, polio eradication in meeting with UNICEF delegation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to child health and polio eradication during a meeting with a UNICEF delegation. The delegation discussed lead exposure risks and efforts to improve child health outcomes in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from UNICEF and the Partnership for Lead-Free Future at the Prime Minister's Office. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to protecting children's health, prioritizing polio eradication, and addressing lead exposure risks. The delegation, led by UNICEF Pakistan Representative Pernille Ironside, included experts from Stanford University School of Medicine. They briefed the meeting on a recent survey identifying areas affected by lead exposure in Pakistan and highlighted the need for increased public awareness. The participants acknowledged the government's initiatives in health, education, and youth development, terming them important steps towards sustainable national development.
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