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As global crises continue to disproportionately impact women and other vulnerable communities, our mission to help drive progress toward a more gender-equal world has never been more important.
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It is hard to think about the next pandemic, but the world must devise a plan for new threats. This is how countries can prepare:
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⚕️Health financing
💪Strengthening the WHO
🤝Improving political leadership
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To prevent future pandemics, the world must come together to invest in innovative R&D and work to fill critical gaps in capacity.
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. says it best: Centering our global economic recovery around women is essential to achieving global gender equity.
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The is supporting the RTS,S vaccine rollout through investments in & is investing in developing more effective tools to rapidly reduce #malaria cases and deaths in the next 3-5 years
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Last month, polio was detected in London sewers. Today, a case of polio has been confirmed in New York.
While great progress has been made globally, we must continue to collaborate to eradicate this disease.
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By doubling down on large-scale food fortification efforts, the world can ensure more secure, sustainable, and overall nutritious food systems for all.
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As the country continues to deal with the impact of #COVID19, groups like are helping vaccinate Kenya’s most vulnerable through its innovative, solar-powered mobile clinic. Learn more:
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. speaks to the BBC about the purpose of engaging in philanthropy – and what the average person can do to make a difference on some of the world’s biggest challenges.
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The pace at which India achieved 2 billion #COVID19 vaccinations is a triumph of public health & speaks to the country's pandemic response. Congratulations , , & the people of India on this milestone of #200CroreVaccinations
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The #COVID19 pandemic proved precisely why multilateral partnerships between governments, philanthropies, and global health institutions are essential. These groups have helped drive the global pandemic response and increased cooperation will help prevent the next one.
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Digital financial inclusion systems, like those in Tanzania, work to promote economic growth and could help lift workers throughout the world out of poverty.
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By breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for women and informal workers, countries can not only empower vulnerable communities but also foster their own economic growth and stability.
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This #MandelaDay2022, we are celebrating the individuals and organizations across the continent working to ensure food security and tackle the impacts of climate change.
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To address inequities made visible by the pandemic, we must open the door to honest feedback from leaders.
Foundation partners recently joined for a discussion over dinner on the uneven global response to COVID-19.
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Ever wonder whether foundation partners give honest feedback to leaders like @MelindaGates?
Watch our newest episode of The Working Dinner series and see for yourself.
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A new study found that the risk of death early on in the pandemic was twice as high in low-income countries than in their richer counterparts. These results underscore the impact of global inequities and the need for more accessible health systems.
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Dr. Nabeel Abdu Omar Ali is a leader in the effort to protect #Yemen from vaccine-preventable illnesses like polio. His experience building community trust and countering misconceptions provides an example for public health campaigns around the world. bit.ly/3P8fFKX
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Thank you Sweden for increasing your pledge toward the to help get the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria back on track.
We look forward to more countries and partners joining Sweden in the #FightForWhatCounts towards a safer, more equitable world.
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planned contribution of 3bn SEK / >280 mn USD to @GlobalFund seventh replenishment 2023-25 #fightforwhatcounts
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We face urgent challenges that require sustained action. Today, the is announcing our intent to increase our payout by 50% from our pre-pandemic level, from $6 billion to $9 billion annually
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Over the past two years, the strain of COVID-19 on health systems diverted critical resources away from other treatments. Activists like Nandita Venkeatesan want to reignite the global efforts to #EndTB to save lives.
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The world was already in a learning crisis in 2019, and today the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem. "Fighting this learning crisis is the challenge of our times if we do not want to lose this generation of children and youth."
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It's estimated that nearly one billion people throughout the world are at risk of starvation and poverty as a result of global crises. Our CEO joins for a town hall with various experts on how to address global food insecurity.
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Access to quality #COVID19 resources shouldn’t depend on where you live. Making vaccines and treatments more available around the world will help save lives.
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Five ways to help find an #HIV vaccine faster:
➕Increased investments
💰A more diverse funding pool
🤝Partnership & collaboration
💉Conducting trials in parallel for rapid results
✍️Advance purchase agreements leading to quicker manufacturing
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More than 1 billion women & children don't have access to the good nutrition they need. We're joining with —and some of the world's most elite women athletes—in support of women's health & nutrition. Because when the lives of women improve, the societies around them improve.
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When I was a girl, tennis stars showed me what strong, powerful women look like. So I’m thrilled to partner with @WTA to support women’s health and nutrition. Together, we will shine a light on the 1 billion women and girls who need basic care and healthier food to thrive.
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Prime Minister Abe was a friend and partner of our foundation who helped save lives around the world by championing universal health coverage and programs like the Global Fund. I’m shocked and saddened by his death.
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The pandemic is far from over—Ending it once and for all requires long-term investments and cooperation to fortify the global pandemic response.
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Our co-chair spoke to on the state of public health in Africa and how investments in innovation could be a vital solution to the continent’s development problems.
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It's estimated that #COVID19 vaccines have saved nearly 20 MILLION LIVES so far.
We still have work to do to help all countries reach their vaccination targets, but it's incredible to reflect on the impressive progress that's been made in the last year.
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To prevent the next pandemic before it happens, researchers are using visual analysis tools that help identify unexpected outbreaks quicker.
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Last week’s renewed commitment of $79 million to the 's Childcare Incentive Fund at the G7 meetings, is a critical step for gender equality and the well-being of children everywhere.
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The risk to pregnant women who catch COVID-19 is greater than first thought, according to new research highlighted by —underscoring the need for more robust investments in global pandemic preparedness systems to help serve low-income countries.
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Rural communities throughout the world have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic because they are harder to reach. Global commitments to make health care more accessible will help serve these communities and create a healthier world for all.
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Global inequities have worsened the impact of COVID-19 over the past two years. Investing in stronger public health systems across the globe will help make sure we’re ready when the next pandemic strikes.
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“More people around the world, including more women and low-income people, have and use bank accounts than ever before,” writes on the findings from this year’s #GlobalFindex Report.
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One year ago the world gathered for the single-largest day of financial, policy & program commitments to gender equality at the Generation Equality Forum hosted by . Look back as shares her thoughts on the impact the Forum will have.
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The Global Findex is an indispensable tool for policymakers, researchers, and the development community. The findings from #GlobalFindex show us where we’ve made tremendous progress in financial inclusion—and where we need to make more.
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