Working Together to Combat Tobacco

The foundation has joined with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use to combat the global tobacco epidemic. Our combined investment of $500 million will help governments in developing countries implement proven policies to reduce tobacco use and save lives.

Learn more about our joint efforts with Mayor Bloomberg, our tobacco strategy, and how tobacco control can save lives.

Tackling the Tobacco Epidemic Together
Find out how we're working with Mayor Bloomberg to combat the global tobacco epidemic and learn about progress being made around the world.

Press Release
Bill Gates and Mayor Michael Bloomberg announce joint efforts to help developing countries turn back the tobacco epidemic.

World Health Organization Tobacco Free Initiative
The World Health Organization's site outlines cost-effective measures to stop tobacco use.

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids works to reduce tobacco use and its consequences around the world.

The Tobacco Atlas
The Atlas is a compendium of tobacco information published by the American Cancer Society.

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