Gates Foundation

In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing more about our goals for 2026 and beyond, the role innovation—accelerated by artificial intelligence—is playing in shaping the future of health, what our largest-ever annual payout means for saving and improving lives, and the new tools and innovations transforming the landscape of global health as we know it.

We believe we can cut childhood deaths in half again by 2045 by focusing on areas where we’ve had the greatest impact: vaccines, maternal and child health, and nutrition.  So, we want to know, what have you always wondered about our work in these three areas? 1. Getting lifesaving vaccines to those who need them most  2. Ensuring all women and children have the nutrition they need to survive and thrive  3. Reducing preventable maternal and childhood deaths Leave your question in the comments below! ⬇️ You may just see your question answered by an expert in an upcoming video.

This is what progress in global health looks like. Thanks to the scientists who have been developing lifesaving innovations and the health care workers delivering them, a future with more healthy moms and babies, healthy children, and healthy communities is within reach. Hear more from our Chief Communications Officer, Alex Reid.

Your skills have power. Apply them boldly to improve lives everywhere. Check out our open jobs: https://gates.ly/4akilSL Become part of our Talent Community so we can stay in touch: https://bit.ly/4k3csMZ

Science has brought us one step closer to a world without malaria. GanLum is the first breakthrough in malaria treatment in more than 25 years, offering hope for families across Africa. With drug resistance currently threatening decades of progress, this innovative treatment arrives at a critical moment. It’s a bold reminder of what’s possible when we invest in science and innovation to move toward a malaria-free future.

Over the past two decades at the Gates Foundation, I’ve had the privilege of learning from many extraordinary leaders in global health. Few have shaped our field — or our institution — as profoundly as Dr. Bill Foege. Bill was a pioneer whose work helped eradicate smallpox and accelerate childhood immunization. But what set him apart was not only his scientific brilliance, it was his belief that public health is, at its core, an expression of human kindness. Bill advised the foundation from the very beginning. His ideas helped shape our strategies. His mentorship shaped generations of global health leaders. And his moral clarity shaped the way many of us think about service, humility, and long‑term impact. Millions of people are alive today because of his work. Countless more will benefit from the institutions, partnerships, and ways of thinking he helped build. We will honor him by continuing the work, learning from what doesn’t go right, pushing toward what’s possible, and keeping those we aim to serve at the center of everything we do. Thank you, Bill, for showing the world what determined, hopeful leadership can achieve. https://lnkd.in/guMD29kj

Welcome to the future of health. Bill Gates tells Jon Batiste about some innovations that have the potential to save and improve millions of lives.

Access to high-quality primary health care is essential for people to live healthy, productive lives. Yet half the world’s population still can’t access basic health services. We’re proud to support African leaders and innovators as they explore the potential of #AI to extend the reach of health workers and improve access to care. Alongside OpenAI, we’re committing $50 million in funding, technology, and technical support to accelerate their progress. Learn more about Horizon1000 and the effort to support 1,000 primary health care clinics by 2028: https://lnkd.in/gTBPTxeD