Malaria researchers Abdoulaye Djimdé and Isabella Oyier have spent their careers tackling some of Africa’s biggest public health challenges. They spoke to us about innovation, development, and the future of African-led R&D. gates.ly/3Tr89gi

Everyone has a part to play in ensuring no child is paralyzed by polio again.

Thank you, Bloomberg Philanthropies, for your continued support in the effort to #EndPolio .

COVID-19 was a major disruptor of the fight against HIV since it impeded access to HIV treatment and services for those in need. The world needs to double its efforts to ensure all people can live healthy lives.
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In order to better treat drug resistant diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, world leaders must invest in research into new antibiotics.
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We’re building on our past investments in K-12 education to focus on #math over the next decade.

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I’m bear-y honored to receive this adorable bear carrying such an urgent message: #EndPolio . As countries convene for the polio pledging moment, it’s vital they heed this bear’s message and commit to consigning polio to history.

Did you know that the inventor of the teddy bear was a polio survivor?

As countries and donors come together to reaffirm their support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, this bear is a reminder of everything we have to gain if we step up our commitment to #EndPolio .

Millions of families around the world are facing hunger today—but we still have hope.

We need to create long-term solutions, and that starts by equipping small-scale farmers with the tools to provide accessible, nutritious & sustainable food for their communities.

The world made a promise to #EndPolio for good. No one should live in fear of this preventable disease.

The Gates Foundation is proud to commit $1.2B toward helping health workers stop all forms of this virus and protect children forever. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-ce…

This year’s #WorldFoodDay comes at a time when millions face a global food crisis.

There’s no silver bullet to fix hunger, but by recognizing the huge importance of smallholder farmers & investing in their resilience & growth, we can help to stop hunger at its source.

#DYK – supporting women farmers improves farm productivity, family food security and nutrition, and community climate resilience.

That is why it is so important to recognize the role of women in our food systems on the International Day of #RuralWomen .

“When we invest in polio eradication, we invest in a healthier world today and for generations to come.”

When we #EndPolio , a whole world of benefits will be opened up. bit.ly/3yGvHpc

Everyone deserves to be food secure, but today millions lack access to affordable, nutritious meals.

Supporting climate adaptation innovations for small-scale farmers makes food systems more resilient & sustainable, so those most vulnerable to climate impacts don't go hungry.

When women are excluded from job opportunities and entrepreneurship, their entire communities suffer. Two trailblazing women in Senegal–Yaye Souadou Fall and Khady Diallo–are showing what can happen when women are supported in their aspirations. gates.ly/3rWRMMp

Polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication Initiative began. Now the world is at a crossroads. As Naveen Thacker explains, a polio-free future is nearly here—but only possible if world leaders stay committed. #EndPolio gates.ly/3Cvxcrq

Women need gender equality today, not in 300 years—and world leaders need to do more to accelerate progress.

Universal girls' education. Job opportunities. Maternal health support and childcare. These are solutions that will make a difference. UN Women
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