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Infectious diseases
Gavi and the case for global health funding
Inside the alliance that’s providing lifesaving protection against the world’s deadliest diseases—and what’s at stake.
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Maternal & child survival
The next big leap in vaccines: protecting babies before they’re born
A South African scientist who helped shape modern immunization is now focused on saving newborns through maternal vaccines.
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Maternal & child survival
The game-changing PPH protocol saving mothers’ lives in Kenya
A lifesaving bundle of innovations is stopping postpartum hemorrhage in its tracks
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Infectious diseases
“I’m the guy who saves children’s lives”: One man’s vaccine mission
Emmanuel Mugisha builds trust in vaccines—connecting communities, saving lives, and leading the charge against typhoid and HPV.
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Maternal & child survival
This simple tool is helping prevent maternal deaths worldwide
A doctor’s first encounter with postpartum hemorrhage shaped a life-saving mission. Now his work is helping reduce maternal deaths across Kenya.
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Initiatives
Bill Gates to Direct Majority of $200 Billion Pledge Toward Africa’s Future
Commits to partnering with governments that put people’s health and wellbeing first ADDIS ABABA (June 2, 2025) – In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates…
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Inspiring Progress Event in Addis Ababa
Bill GatesJune 2, 2025Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAS DELIVERED Thank you, and good morning. It is fantastic to see the large group here today, and I really appreciate the comments that Graça…
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Malaria
Can this innovative mosquito net outsmart malaria?
As mosquitoes evolve resistance to insecticides, scientist Corine Ngufor and her team are developing new tools to stay one step ahead.
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Economic opportunity
The cowpea farmer breaking norms in Nigeria
Meet the Nigerian farmer reshaping her community through climate-resilient cowpeas and women-led agricultural leadership.
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Economic opportunity
A Kenyan agricultural economist is reviving ancient grains to boost climate resilience
Dr. Rebecca Jerop revives ancient grains like finger millet to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve nutrition and food security.