Global Health Program

Toward a Healthier World
Millions of people—most of them children—die each year in developing countries from diseases that are preventable and treatable. Moreover, tragically little research is done to prevent or cure some of the world’s biggest killers, such as malaria and tuberculosis.

The foundation is guided by the belief that all lives, no matter where they are lived, have equal value. The mission of our Global Health Program is to encourage the development of lifesaving medical advances and to help ensure they reach the people who are disproportionately affected. We focus our funding in two main areas:

• Access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools to fight diseases common in developing countries
  
  
• Research to develop health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical

Highlights

Working Together to Combat Tobacco

The foundation has joined with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to combat the global tobacco epidemic. Learn more about our joint efforts and how tobacco control can save lives.

The Power of Partnerships

At the recent Health Affairs Summit in Washington, D.C., Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Scott talked about the importance of public-private partnerships and some of the lessons we've learned from them.

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