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U.S. assistance programs, such as PEPFAR, deliver life-saving medicine, medical care, and combat hunger and starvation. These programs protect the health of Americans, bolster U.S. national security, and build stronger economies. We are committed to working with the Administration on these issues and encourage them to ensure this critical funding continues immediately while their reviews are underway. https://lnkd.in/exMajY-W

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When we asked Dr. Sène Marie-Angélique what innovation could transform life for people in her community over the next 20 years, she said simply, “AI.” The scientist from Senegal believes we can use AI to tackle complex and time-intensive issues—especially in fields like health care, where skill and labor shortages can get in the way of innovation. “AI could help us parse all the amazing data we have on surveillance to make sure that we come up with great candidates for vaccines or help us figure out, through prediction, how we can reduce our production time to reduce the cost,” she says. That way, we can get back to what really matters: building up our community of skilled healthcare professionals. Read more from Dr. Sène and others about the innovations they believe will change the future: https://gates.ly/40PHKza

Reinstating the Mexico City Policy puts access to critical services for millions of people at risk – especially access to health services for women and girls. For many women in the world’s poorest places, access to comprehensive reproductive health care isn’t just about family planning – it’s a lifeline that helps keep themselves and their children alive. When women decide whether and when to have children, it saves lives, improves health outcomes, expands education, and creates prosperity – no matter which country in the world you’re talking about. We hope America’s leaders focus on improving women’s health and empowering organizations to deliver essential care – not creating barriers that endanger the lives of women worldwide.

Syringes are essential to ensure vaccines reach the arms of children around the world. But when used incorrectly, they can lead to new disease outbreaks. That’s why auto-disable (AD) syringes are such a critical innovation. Making it impossible to re-use syringes once a vaccine has been administered, the design of AD syringes reduces the risk of infection. Thanks to AD syringes, the incidence of bloodborne infections like HIV and hepatitis B has decreased by 40% in parts of Africa. On an episode of our podcast “Make Me Care About...”, Jen Hatmaker talks with Surabhi Rajaram, immunization expert and foundation program officer, about the science behind this lifesaving innovation that makes vaccine delivery safe for everyone. Listen to the full episode on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. https://gates.ly/4h8GzAz

Insecticide-treated nets are an essential tool in the fight against malaria. But as mosquitoes develop resistance to standard nets, researchers are responding with innovative solutions to enhance protection. Enter dual AI bed nets, where “AI” stands for active ingredient, not artificial intelligence. Thanks to incredible innovation from Dr. Corine Ngufor and her team, these next-generation bed nets have been infused with two types of insecticides that effectively prevent mosquitoes from biting children and their families—all at around the same cost as a standard bed net. After a pilot project in 17 countries found that dual AI nets saved close to 25,000 lives between 2022-2023, the goal is to get them to every family who needs them to help save more lives and accelerate efforts to end malaria. We showcased the technology of dual AI bed nets at #CES2025. Read more about them in our latest Ideas article: https://gates.ly/4h5Pm66

Providing access to essential health care for the world’s most vulnerable people not only reflects America’s core values, it strengthens global stability, security, and prosperity. The World Health Organization plays a vital role in combatting health threats that impact everyone, including Americans, by preventing the spread of deadly diseases, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and implementing global health initiatives – saving millions of lives each year. We believe engaged U.S. leadership is essential to helping build a more effective and efficient global health system with the WHO playing a central role. As we look to the future, we will continue to make the case that instead of retreating, leaders in the United States should prioritize strengthening WHO’s capacity to address global health challenges, ensuring that U.S. investments continue to build a healthier, safer future for all.

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In recent decades, health innovation has played a critical role in eliminating diseases, extending life expectancies, and helping more children survive and thrive. That’s why researchers around the world are working to develop today’s most urgently-needed solutions—and lay groundwork for the breakthroughs we can’t yet imagine. The foundation’s Deputy Director of Malaria Surveillance, Data & Epidemiology, Jennifer Gardy, recently attended #CES2025 to talk about the role every sector can play in ensuring lifesaving tools and technologies reach the people who need them most. 📹 Hear Jenn’s biggest takeaways from her conversations at CES.

We begin our 25th anniversary year announcing the largest operating budget in our foundation’s history. The foundation will operate with a budget of US$8.74 billion in 2025. Amid the greatest headwinds to health and development progress we’ve seen in a generation, this funding reflects our commitment to doing our part to reach people who will benefit most from innovations and programs that improve health and expand access to opportunity. This announcement coincides with our new name, Gates Foundation, recognizing the legacies and contributions of Bill Gates, Bill Gates Sr., and Melinda French Gates, who have shaped the organization over the past 25 years. https://lnkd.in/etW5cdTv