(from Zone 24 and 32 FaceBook Post by PDG (7080) Doug Vincent on Jan 11/14)
 
Canada has just announced another donation of $20 million to our PolioPlus Initiative. At the conclusion of his visit to Pakistan where he met with vaccinators, doctors and UNICEF staff, Minister of State, Tim Uppal announced Canada's latest contribution to the fight to eradicate polio.
 
Canada is a leading supporter of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and supports the fights in several critical areas. Today's announcement of $20 million over 3 years will support the PolioPlus initiative in Pakistan.