44 years ago, World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the world free of smallpox – an incredible feat made possible by a life-saving vaccine and global efforts to make it accessible to communities around the world.

#WorldSmallpoxDay is an important reminder of this achievement, and that…

The World Bank’s IDA has made vital strides in reducing extreme poverty. However, inflation, rising interest rates, and other challenges put many at risk. A fully funded #IDA21 would allow for the necessary investment in human capital. ft.com/content/3a2104…

As the world is on the cusp of so many groundbreaking innovations, we at Gates Foundation are proud to announce our latest partnership with Novo Nordisk Foundation & Wellcome to support innovators in global health & development.

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'IDA exemplifies the best of global cooperation, characterized by compassion, lasting dedication, and fruitful collaboration. By fortifying IDA… we significantly enhance our joint ability to tackle global challenges… Together, let us be bold, let us be ambitious, and let us act…

We’ve long known that President Carter is a titan in the world of health! Thank you, TIME Health, for recognizing his nearly 40 years of work to eradicate Guinea worm.
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Throughout my visit, I saw the resilience and creativity of Ethiopia’s dedicated health workers, and I got to experience the incredible hospitality and warmth of the community.

Ethiopia is the #1 producer and exporter of coffee in Africa. While visiting the Bensa Ware…

Last week I reconnected with our incredible Gates Foundation staff and partners in Ethiopia. Their tremendous work driving progress left me feeling energized & ready to further our mission to ensure everyone can reach their full potential. Until next time! 🇪🇹

I recently traveled to South Africa 🇿🇦 to meet Gates Foundation partners and grantees.

I wrote about my time there in this piece on LinkedIn ⬇️:
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This week, KSrelief, وزارة الصحة السعودية, and Gates Foundation announced historic new funding towards polio eradication efforts World Economic Forum #SpecialMeetings24 in Riyadh. This investment is critical to help deliver a polio-free world. reuters.com/business/healt…

Globally, if women farmers had full economic power – the ability to own land, own livestock, and control their harvests - economies would grow: 58 million people would see their incomes rise, and another 235 million would be more able to withstand the next food crisis (according…

154 million lives saved through immunization.

That’s 6 lives a minute for 5 decades.

Amazing!

And though you probably don’t remember the exact moment you were immunised, you’re part of this incredible achievement.

Now we need your help again. Tell leaders to invest in…

Mark Suzman spoke to Groum Abate of Capital about Ethiopia’s resilience, aspirations and hurdles.

Find out more about how Gates Foundation is driving impactful initiatives in health, agriculture and beyond. 🌍🌱

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Pleased to welcome Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and his team today. BMGF’s vital support in agriculture, health, nutrition, inclusive financial systems and other areas is invaluable to Ethiopia's development. Looking forward to strengthened…

This #WorldImmunizationWeek we're celebrating a remarkable milestone. New data from World Health Organization (WHO) & The Lancet shows that vaccines have saved 154M lives over the last 50 years thanks to the efforts of countries, partners, and health workers to deliver them worldwide.