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Primary health care is exactly that
Jean Kagubare, deputy director for Health Systems Design, shares the importance of investing in primary health care (PHC) as part of the global response to COVID-19. By strengthening basic health systems, families and communities can be better prepared for normal times and during global crises.

Our COVID-19 response: Q&A with Mark Suzman
On Friday, April 17, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, joined a conference call with The Optimist subscribers to discuss the foundation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the recording of the call here.