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It’s time to reimagine more inclusive global economies

It’s time to reimagine more inclusive global economies

Partners of Human Potential

How does the work of our partners come to life? How does that work create potential around the world? Watch, read, and experience the stories of good people doing great things that can lead to even greater things.

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Jane Waire performs an ultrasound on Faith Nwanza in Mai Mahiu, Kenya.

Ultrasounds in hand, midwives are transforming maternal health

Nurses and midwives have deep expertise that saves women’s lives every day. With new portable and AI-enabled ultrasounds in hand, they can do more.
By Rasa Izadnegahdar Director, Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition & Health, Gates Foundation
Jennifer Gardy, deputy director at the Gates Foundation, looks inside a solar fridge during CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

Six innovations transforming the future of global health

By Jennifer Gardy Deputy Director, Special Initiatives, Gates Foundation

Videos

Jennifer Gardy, deputy director at the Gates Foundation, looks inside a solar fridge during CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

Did you know? with Jenn Gardy

A foundation expert takes you to the Future of Health with six innovations to watch for in 2025.
Why smallholder farmers are investing in a new kind of tilapia

Why smallholder farmers are investing in a new kind of tilapia

While smallholder farmers are facing an increasingly difficult climate, it’s crucial to have climate-resilient resources to improve nutrition and incomes. Learn how an improved tilapia is one example of climate-friendly food that can reduce malnutrition.
Puneet Dewan, Senior Program Officer, TB Delivery, reveals some of the most exciting innovations in the R&D pipeline that could transform life for people affected by this deadly disease.

WATCH: The only tuberculosis vaccine is a century old. New innovations are around the corner. 

An expert reveals some of the most exciting innovations in the R&D pipeline that could transform life for people affected by this deadly disease.

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