GOP- IsDB re-affirms commitment to support Polio eradication program.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Economic Affairs, Muhammad Hammad Azhar on Wednesday appreciated Islamic Development Bank's (IsDB) efforts in generously supporting Pakistan with approved financing portfolio of $ 12.43 billion in its endeavor to put the economy on a high growth trajectory.

The Bank's presence in Pakistan is diverse, covering major sectors of economy such as energy, trade, transportation, water and sanitation, agriculture, industry, finance, education, and health with approved financing portfolio of USD 12.43 billion for Pakistan, said a statement issued by Economic Affairs Division (EAD) here.

Addressing the launch event of Support to Pakistan Polio Eradication Program (2019-2021), he said "Today 'we are celebrating the long-standing partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). '

He also thanked the partners of the Lives and Livelihood Fund (LLF) for provision of USD 10 million Grant in addition to IsDB's loan of USD 90 million.

The minister said over the years, 'we have come to count on IsDB to keep up against the fight for a Polio-free Pakistan."

Hammad said the LLF was launched by the IsDB in September 2016 to offer blended (Loan/ Grant) financing resources to the member countries for development projects in agriculture, education and health sectors.

This contribution will help the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program in coping with the ongoing challenges of polio virus circulation, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR and C) Dr. Zafar Mirza said the financial assistance provided by the IsDB had strengthened the procurement of vaccine; operations and surveillance activities of the program.

It had made the Polio Eradication Program more adaptable and responsive to dynamic and rapidly changing polio eradication environment, he said.

He said the IsDB had...

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