In Sierra Leone, WHO African Region is supporting government efforts to strengthen health systems and increase universal health coverage.

Austin Demby, the Minister for Health, explains how person-centric health solutions are improving lives across the country. 👩‍⚕️

I want to thank the entire Gates Foundation Ethiopia team for their warm welcome this week and even more for the work they do every day to drive progress in the country. I know that under the leadership of Haddis D Tadesse & Paulin Basinga, the possibilities for progress are limitless.

Great to see Farm Africa empowering communities to thrive despite the impacts of climate change. 🌍

By promoting climate-smart agriculture, not only is  food production ensured, but #SDG2 is also advanced,  achieving food security & improving nutrition. 🌱

This #WorldImmunizationWeek we're celebrating a remarkable milestone. New data from World Health Organization (WHO) & The Lancet shows that vaccines have saved 154M lives over the last 50 years thanks to the efforts of countries, partners, and health workers to deliver them worldwide.

Tune in to the newest episode of the #UnlockingAfrica podcast, showcasing our very own Rachel Toku-Appiah in conversation with Terser Adamu.🌟

Discover the significant advances that are driving gender equality and promoting women’s economic empowerment in Africa. 🎙️

Yesterday, I met incredible people in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, learning about high-impact health work from immunization to family planning. I’m energized by what I saw, and grateful to our partners for an amazing day. Here are some of my highlights:

On #WorldMalariaDay , we're committed to supporting African countries working to #EndMalaria for good.

It's great that African leaders have signed the Yaoundé Declaration to accelerate collaborative action to eradicate malaria. 🤝

Find out more. 👇

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The key to fighting malaria is innovating to stay ahead of the disease. 

Ahead of #WorldMalariaDay , we’re celebrating life-saving innovations, like the G2 interceptor nets. Over three years, nets like these prevented 13 million cases of malaria.
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The latest Unlocking Africa podcast features our very own Rachel Toku-Appiah about advancing women's economic power in Africa. 🌟

🎙️Listen to find out more about the importance of financial access and digital technologies in the push for gender equality in the continent.

It's important that African countries promote sustainable agriculture to help build #ClimateResilience in vulnerable communities. 🌱

Here's how WFP southern Africa's Rapid Rural Transformation initiative is helping families across southern Africa. 👏

As we mark the beginning of #AfricaVaccinationWeek , we’re proud to work with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to ensure everyone in Africa can access the vaccines they need to lead #HealthyLives . 💉

It’s vital that all women and girls receive the #HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer. 👩

At Gates Foundation, we believe that #AllAfricans have the right to good health and prosperous futures. 🌍

That's why, as Winnie Byanyima explains, it's crucial that we work to ensure everyone living with #HIV can access vital treatments without fear of discrimination. 🏥

1 in 4 women in Africa are entrepreneurs.

They’re driving economic growth & solving unique problems—but too many lack access to much-needed capital.

💭@MelindaGates lays out a pathway for a world where women can unlock their full economic potential: bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

The world is alarmingly off track when it comes to ensuring #HealthForAll by 2030.

Governments must take urgent action to improve health service coverage and reduce out-of-pocket health spending.

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#YouthADAPT Solutions Challenge winner Agritech Analytics uses Internet of Things sensors and #AI to help farmers in Kenya adapt to #climatechange .

The YouthADAPT Challenge is jointly organized by the Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group Climate Investment Funds

Learn more: gca.org/empowering-far…

We met some children in Ethiopia and asked what school means to them.

This is what they had to say.

UNICEF promotes early childhood education to help every child build a strong foundation for their future.

In Africa, sustainable agriculture will help improve the continent's #FoodSecurity and #ClimateResilience .

As Bill Gates explains, using innovative technologies and new seed varieties will help transform agricultural production across the continent. 🚜

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Ensuring a healthy Africa starts with Universal Health Coverage.

#AllAfricans deserve access to quality healthcare, regardless of location or income.

Let's prioritize health equity for a brighter, healthier continent. 🌍💉

Ending #polio in Africa is within reach, but it requires commitment and collaboration.

Let us unite our efforts to eradicate this disease, ensure every child is protected and pave the way for a polio-free continent. #EndPolio