Closing the gender gap in agrifood systems isn't just crucial for women and families, it's essential for our entire economy.

Let's invest in policies and programs that uplift rural women and pave the way for a stronger, fairer future.

#SustainableAgriculture 🌱💪

The declaration by World Health Organization (WHO) of a world free of smallpox is a testament to the power of vaccines & global cooperation.

#WorldSmallpoxDay reminds us of this triumph & the importance of vaccines in saving lives. Together, let's ensure every person has access to life-saving

There is an air of urgency at the #AFSH24 summit on the need to improve African soil health to address growing hunger and threats from climate change.

It was an honor to join today’s opening ceremonies and I’m confident we’ll make great progress here!

Investing in health in Africa is crucial for sustainable development.💪🏾
With better healthcare, we can improve lives, strengthen economies, and build resilient communities. 🏥

Empowering Kenyan nurses and midwives with AI-enabled ultrasound technology is a game-changer for maternal health. 💪
#Innovations like these are pivotal in bridging gaps and transforming healthcare globally. 🌍

By investing in midwifery training and services–and scaling midwifery-delivered care–we could save 4.3M women and newborns annually by 2035.

Ahead of International Day of the Midwife, we’re celebrating the impact and dedication of midwives around the world. #IDM2024

We marked #WorldImmunizationWeek last week and celebrated the transformative progress African countries have made by introducing vaccine programs. 💉

As Paulin Basinga explains, it’s vital that we work together to continue accelerating efforts to achieve #BetterHealthForAll . 🌍

Tackling Africa's healthcare challenges requires a sustained and collaborative effort.

World Economic Forum explains how patient-centered organizations, like CHIVA Africa, play a vital role in educating communities and providing supportive care. 👨‍🏫

Find out more. 👇

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Embracing technology and creative solutions is not just about increasing yields; it's about building a more sustainable and resilient food system for the future. 🌱

Let's harness the power of #innovation to build a food secure future for all. 🌍

Last week I reconnected with our incredible Gates Foundation staff and partners in Ethiopia. Their tremendous work driving progress left me feeling energized & ready to further our mission to ensure everyone can reach their full potential. Until next time! 🇪🇹

Thanks to global partners like @Gavi, The Global Fund, and GPEI that deliver life-saving innovations where they're needed most, millions of children are protected from our world's gravest diseases. To continue saving lives, their work must continue.

In Africa, women entrepreneurs are innovative and inspiring, but they continue to lack equal access to equal pay and job opportunities.

Let's keep working to ensure that women have:

💰Fair wages
👩‍💼 Safe working environments
🟰 Equal opportunities

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When women farmers have more economic control, livelihoods improve and communities build resilience.

Let's continue advocating for gender equality in agriculture, paving the way for a prosperous continent. 🌾👩‍🌾

From reaching #zerodosechildren to advancing local vaccine manufacturing, here are five key areas that national and sub-national governments in Africa should prioritise for optimal immunisation delivery: bit.ly/4dgX1x5 #AfricaVaccinationWeek

Last month, African leaders and changemakers gathered in Tanzania to participate in this year's WomenLift Health conference. 👩‍⚕️

Here's why it's vital that we keep working to uplift women health workers and achieve gender parity in healthcare. 👇

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Closing the gender capital gap is not just about empowering women—it's about boosting the global economy, enhancing resilience to challenges, and paving the way for #sustainable growth and poverty reduction.

Melinda French Gates explains more: 👇

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I met with the new Minister of Health Mekdes Daba, members of her team, and leaders from the Oromia and Somali Regional Health Bureaus to discuss lessons learned and how we can continue to ensure all Ethiopians have access to essential health services.

#Immunization has saved six lives a minute. Every minute. For five decades.

Let’s not stop now. Speak up and tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all.

Let’s show the world what’s #HumanlyPossible . World Health Organization (WHO)
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Vaccine autonomy can completely transform Africa’s health sector.

The launch of the Africa Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a great step towards localized manufacturing in Africa.

Hoping to see more efforts toward a vaccine-autonomous Africa. 🌍

From Kenya to Nigeria, African nations are leading the charge against malaria as local scientists spearhead solutions.

As Cynthia Mwase explains in SciDev.Net, through continued investment & partnerships, we can end malaria for good.

Read more: 👇

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