I am so impressed with Eva Nangalo—it’s hard not to be. She’s spent decades making childbirth safer in Uganda for everyone involved, and she’s become a mentor to countless other midwives in the process.
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I’m grateful for the Lauder family’s dedication to solving Alzheimer’s.
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I’m excited to see ‘s book in paperback. Her way of thinking about preparing for the next pandemic is one we should all pay attention to.
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It is #WorldHealthDay!
For 75 years, WHO has been committed to promoting #HealthForAll & serving the vulnerable.
Let's celebrate the public health successes of the past & inspire action to tackle future health challenges. #WHO75
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It’s fascinating to see this enormous data digitization collaboration between and other natural history museums around the world.
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Conversations about building a brighter future are essential to driving progress. And when the topic is clean energy, I'm always excited to listen.
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“If you are to have any optimism in the climate space, I think you'd need to root it in the idea that ambition begets more ambition.” - Saul Griffith
I’m struck by how @GriffithSaul's vision for a better climate future was both ambitious and attainable.
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When I transitioned from to working full-time at the , I finally had the time to learn more about physics, chemistry, biology, and other sciences. So, I looked around for the best books and read as many of them as I could find.
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I’m excited about ’s new podcast. The opportunities to reduce inequity are out there, and does a wonderful job of showcasing innovative solutions to pressing global issues.
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With the right mindset, progress is possible.
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This is how close we are to truly self-driving cars (info from ). I believe we’ll reach a tipping point within the next decade. When we do, AVs will change transportation as dramatically as the PC changed office work.
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I’m a car guy who enjoys the meditative (and fun) aspects of driving–but I’m also eagerly anticipating the day when I can hand over the keys to a machine.
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Thank you for your continued leadership. We look forward to building on ’s progress and saving millions more lives.
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Thanks @SecBlinken and @BillGates for the insightful discussion on strengthening health systems and leadership in global health. Appreciate the strong partnership with @gatesfoundation and support for @PEPFAR! twitter.com/SecBlinken/sta…
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Thank you . I look forward to continuing our work together improving health, reducing poverty, and promoting global growth, creating a safer and more secure world.
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Great meeting yesterday with @BillGates and @USAmbPEPFAR Nkengasong to discuss how we can continue to work with the @gatesfoundation to tackle some of the most pressing global health issues of our time.
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Excited to share is launching a podcast! 🥁🥁🥁
Make Me Care About with will offer in-depth conversations on pressing global issues and solutions you may have never considered—like garbanzo beans!
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I recently had the chance to test drive—or test ride, I guess—one of ’s autonomous vehicles. It was a pretty wild ride: gatesnot.es/3TRF3ru
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I had the honor of working with Gordon Moore in his capacities as a technologist, businessman, and philanthropist. The life he led and legacy he leaves behind will continue to inspire me and millions of others: gatesnot.es/3LZhZ8w
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Superintelligent AIs are in our future. Compared to a computer, our brains operate at a snail’s pace. An electrical signal in the brain moves at ___________ the speed of the signal in a silicon chip. Check your answer here: gatesnot.es/3lCAy7P
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More than a century before computers were even invented, Ada Lovelace became the world’s first computer programmer.
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#WorldTBDay reminds us that tuberculosis is not a relic of the past. Each year, more than 1.6 million people die from the disease. Fortunately, there are many innovations in the TB R&D pipeline which could transform how we detect, treat, and prevent it.
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I give a crap about the way crap gets disposed of. Because there’s no time to waste when it comes to waste management. Improving sanitation vastly enhances the quality of life for people around the world. #WorldWaterDay
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My conversation with is a great primer on what Microsoft is doing with its emerging AI technology.
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As this important report highlights, the threat of climate change is dire. But if we act with ambition, unleash innovation, and meet this moment with the urgency it demands, the opportunities are immense.
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Everyone should benefit from artificial intelligence, and not just people in rich countries. This is the priority for my own work.
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The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other.
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There are lots of barriers standing in the way of upgrading our country’s energy grid. By addressing them, we’ll build a future with cleaner air, more jobs, and affordable, reliable energy.
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The Global Health Emergency Corps will represent massive progress toward a pandemic-free future.
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A phenomenal story about how innovation is helping treat diseases previously thought to be incurable.
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I couldn’t help but think about the good old days while reading this. The floppy disk will always have a special place in my heart, and it’s fun to see it still being used in a few special cases.
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These women have overcome challenges and made significant contributions to their industries—and the world. Their stories provide endless opportunities to listen and learn.
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What do all these numbers mean?
Math helps students answer that question and make sense of the world around them — on #PiDay and every day.
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As big as the problems facing the world are right now, my visit to India reminded me that our capacity to solve them is even bigger: gatesnot.es/3JAgcVD
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Thinking of President Carter and his family. This is a lovely tribute to one of his biggest accomplishments.
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Solving the climate crisis will be the greatest challenge this world has ever faced. I’m extremely proud of for taking it on.
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"Climate change, just like gender inequality, is man-made, which means it can be changed." Dr. ’s optimistic approach is worth a read.
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Throughout our work in global health, technology, innovation, and climate change, we see the essential contributions of women everywhere.
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Gender equality is a central goal of the mission and we’ve committed more resources than ever to that work. leads our ambitious efforts for a more equal world.
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It’s one of my favorite days of the year… Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
#IWD23 is a day to reflect on the work of women throughout history and the work that continues today. It’s also a day to celebrate the women in your own life—like your mom, your sister, or your friends.
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As you can see, I had a very busy week. But my travels left me truly inspired and optimistic about the future. As big as the problems facing the world are right now, my visit to India reminded me that our capacity to solve them is even bigger.
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In Bangalore, I visited the urban community of Halasuru to learn about how digital banking can help reach poor and underserved communities. It was interesting to see how postal workers are now bringing banking services directly to doorsteps through .
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As part of the G20 Summit in Delhi, I spoke about the role digital tools and applications play in transforming the lives of women and low-income people.
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What has three wheels, zero emissions, and makes no noise? This electric rickshaw I drove in Delhi. It’s called the Mahindra Treo, and I had a lot of fun taking it for a drive: gatesnot.es/3Jl8PBp
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