Because the world can’t afford another COVID-19, we are working with a coalition of partners to help the global community be ready next time. We build support for robust disease surveillance networks and rapid response systems that can protect against future outbreaks wherever they may arise.
Trevor Mundel provides an update on the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator’s progress in research, manufacturing, and testing. Mundel leads the foundation’s efforts to develop high-impact interventions against the leading causes of…
Developing and manufacturing a vaccine against COVID-19 is only part of the solution. Coordination, political will, and the infrastructure to support equitable vaccine is distribution will be essential to the…
Dr. Toni Hoover, director of Strategy, Planning, and Management for Global Health at the Gates Foundation, shares what the CoVig Alliance means for the wider fight against COVID-19—and the foundation’s…
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…
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…
Oumar Seydi, Africa director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares the foundation’s two-pronged response to coronavirus in Africa: short-term assistance to bolster the immediate response, and long-term support…
CEO Mark Suzman reflects on the foundation’s unique position to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and shares an update on the foundation’s more than $250 million commitment to funding response…
Trevor Mundel, who leads the foundation’s efforts to develop high-impact interventions against the leading causes of death and disability in developing countries, discusses the first trials funded through the Therapeutics…
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman shares measures the public can take to help curb COVID-19 from home. By collectively following public health guidance, practicing physical distancing, and…
Dr. Erin Stuckey of the foundation’s polio eradication team shares details on the team’s pivot to COVID-19. They underscore the importance of using the response to strengthen health systems—because when…
