Bill Gates conferred Hilal-e-Pakistan honour for efforts to eradicate polio

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Category : Awards Published on: February 21 2022

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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second highest civilian honour in the country, for his efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been a major contributor in worldwide polio eradication through Gavi, the vaccine alliance.

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Bill Gates conferred Hilal-e-Pakistan honour for efforts to eradicate polio