Since January 2020, we have been working with our many partners to strengthen the global response to COVID-19.
The pandemic upended the world and challenged us all. We share the story of how the Gates Foundation responded, and how investments in global health can pay off in crisis.
The Gates Foundation invites you to join our co-chairs and global health experts in a series of working dinners. Watch as they share in both a meal and reflections on COVID-19 learnings that might help us prevent the next pandemic.
There is no such thing as a national solution to a global crisis. All countries must work together to end the pandemic and begin rebuilding economies.
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The Vaccine Development & Surveillance team invests in expertise and platform technologies that help us make vaccines faster, better, and cheaper.
The Discovery & Translational Sciences team invests in the development of new, better, more affordable, and more easily disseminated tools that can have transformational impact on global health and development.
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The compassionate doctor
Kenyan doctor Loice Achieng Ombajo helps patients—and her entire country—find answers during times of medical crisis.Feb 21, 2024 - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has led to a looming shortage of syringes for low- and middle-income countries that could impact immunization programs. A new foundation grant to a Kenyan medical supply company will help increase syringe supply and geographically diversify the supplier base.Sep 25, 2023
- Since January 2020, we have been working with our many partners to strengthen the global response to COVID-19. Here is a timeline of the foundation’s efforts against the virus, with examples of critical support and investments made along the way.Sep 09, 2022
- COVID-19
Collaborating against COVID
The pandemic upended the world and challenged us all. We share the story of how the Gates Foundation responded, and how investments in global health can pay off in crisis.Aug 11, 2022 - Inclusive Financial Systems
Global Findex 2021: How digital wages empower Bangladeshi women
The Bangladeshi government’s quick action to pay garment workers digitally during the pandemic led to enormous dividends for women workers—and demonstrated the power of financial inclusion to improve women’s lives.Jun 28, 2022
