COVID-19
Perspectives on the global response to the novel coronavirus
Collaborating against COVID-19: A timeline
Since January 2020, we have been working with our many partners to strengthen the global response to COVID-19.
Collaborating against COVID
The pandemic upended the world and challenged us all. We share the story of how the Gates Foundation responded, and how investments in global health can pay off in crisis.
Reflections on the global COVID-19 response
The Gates Foundation invites you to join our co-chairs and global health experts in a series of working dinners. Watch as they share in both a meal and reflections on COVID-19 learnings that might help us prevent the next pandemic.
Latest updates
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Amid surging demand for syringes, a new investment supports long-term supply on the African continent
In July 2023, Revital Healthcare became the first-ever African manufacturer approved by the WHO to produce early activation auto-disable syringes—a…
By Surabhi Rajaram
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This organization is working to create a world without pandemics
As COVID-19 variants continue to surge around the world, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announces a new $150 million…
By Bill Gates
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Southern Africa: Last in line for vaccines, first in line for travel bans
Instead of reacting to the identification of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 with travel bans and fear, the world should…
By Cheikh Oumar Seydi
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Funding commitments to fight COVID-19
Since January 2020, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed more than US$2 billion to the global COVID-19 response.
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Global action to end the COVID-19 crisis
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, a well-coordinated global response is more important than ever. Drawing on insights from our broad…
By Gargee Ghosh
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Geographically distributed manufacturing capacity is needed for improved global health security
Now is the time to support developing countries in building the infrastructure, skills, and systems they need to develop safe…
By Anita Zaidi
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There is no such thing as a national solution to a global crisis. All countries must work together to end the pandemic and begin rebuilding economies.
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates
Co-chairs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Meet our experts
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Valerie Nkamgang Bemo
Deputy Director, Emergency Response
View profile: Valerie Nkamgang BemoDr. Valerie Nkamgang Bemo established and leads the foundation’s Emergency Response program, which supports emergency preparedness and relief efforts around…
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Trevor Mundel
President, Global Health
View profile: Trevor MundelTrevor Mundel leads the foundation’s efforts to develop high-impact interventions against the leading causes of death and disability in developing…
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Cheikh Oumar Seydi
Former Senior Advisor, Africa
View profile: Cheikh Oumar SeydiOumar Seydi oversaw the foundation’s work in Africa.
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