Saving-Lives | Bill Gates

Great news for mosquito haters

With some breakthrough tools, the end of malaria could be here soon.

The newest weapon against mosquitoes: computer vision

The tech behind self-driving cars is also helping fight malaria.

Highlights of my trip to Nigeria and Ethiopia

A few photos from my latest visit to Africa.

I found inspiration in India

Here are a few pictures from my latest visit to this amazing country.

Addressing Malnutrition

How I cemented my friendship with Aliko Dangote

My friend Aliko Dangote and I are working together to fight malnutrition.

This doctor/novelist is tackling malnutrition

The woman behind the promising Grow Great campaign.

Could a grain older than the wheel be the future of food?

Lost crops like fonio could help us fight climate change and malnutrition.

How I cemented my friendship with Aliko Dangote

My friend Aliko Dangote and I are working together to fight malnutrition.

This doctor/novelist is tackling malnutrition

The woman behind the promising Grow Great campaign.

Could a grain older than the wheel be the future of food?

Lost crops like fonio could help us fight climate change and malnutrition.

Hope for Small Farmers

On Africa’s farms, the forecast calls for adaptation and innovation

In Kenya, I visited with a smallholder farmer using new tools and practices to fight back against climate change.

You’ve probably never heard of CGIAR, but they are essential to feeding our future

No other institution has done as much to feed our world as CGIAR.

Clare Mukankusi will make you geek out on beans

Beans are a staple crop in Uganda. This plant breeder is working to make them more nutritious and easier to grow.

On Africa’s farms, the forecast calls for adaptation and innovation

In Kenya, I visited with a smallholder farmer using new tools and practices to fight back against climate change.

You’ve probably never heard of CGIAR, but they are essential to feeding our future

No other institution has done as much to feed our world as CGIAR.

Clare Mukankusi will make you geek out on beans

Beans are a staple crop in Uganda. This plant breeder is working to make them more nutritious and easier to grow.

Digital Technology for the Poor

Why the future is bright for the world’s poorest farmers

Technology is transforming agriculture and the fight against poverty.

Digital tech is turning the unbanked into the banked

More people have accounts than ever. Here’s what we need to do next.

How mobile phones are helping farmers grow bigger harvests

One company is helping poor farmers save money for the first time using their phones.

Why the future is bright for the world’s poorest farmers

Technology is transforming agriculture and the fight against poverty.

Digital tech is turning the unbanked into the banked

More people have accounts than ever. Here’s what we need to do next.

How mobile phones are helping farmers grow bigger harvests

One company is helping poor farmers save money for the first time using their phones.

Young African Leadership

How to unlock the talents of young Africans

An entrepreneur from Ghana on the continent’s growing population of young people.

The world’s youngest continent

To see Africa through the eyes of its youth is to see a continent brimming with potential and opportunity.

Finding my voice in the fight against malaria

Meet a young Nigerian who has battled malaria as a patient, a doctor, and now as a Goalkeeper.

How to unlock the talents of young Africans

An entrepreneur from Ghana on the continent’s growing population of young people.

The world’s youngest continent

To see Africa through the eyes of its youth is to see a continent brimming with potential and opportunity.

Finding my voice in the fight against malaria

Meet a young Nigerian who has battled malaria as a patient, a doctor, and now as a Goalkeeper.

Learning Trips

I found inspiration in India

Here are a few pictures from my latest visit to this amazing country.

On the road in Nigeria and Niger

These were some of my favorite moments from the last week in West Africa.

I’m visiting the country after four years away

I’m seeing first-hand some of the innovations that could contribute to global progress.

I found inspiration in India

Here are a few pictures from my latest visit to this amazing country.

On the road in Nigeria and Niger

These were some of my favorite moments from the last week in West Africa.

I’m visiting the country after four years away

I’m seeing first-hand some of the innovations that could contribute to global progress.

THE FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA

Could perfume be our secret weapon in the war on mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find new victims. A Swiss fragrance company is hoping to thwart them.

This scientist uses old insects to help fight malaria

Mara Lawniczak has an ingenious approach to studying mosquito evolution.

The world's newest weapon against malaria? Mosquitoes

A city-dwelling mosquito threatening Africa sparks innovation in the fight against malaria.

Could perfume be our secret weapon in the war on mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find new victims. A Swiss fragrance company is hoping to thwart them.

This scientist uses old insects to help fight malaria

Mara Lawniczak has an ingenious approach to studying mosquito evolution.

The world's newest weapon against malaria? Mosquitoes

A city-dwelling mosquito threatening Africa sparks innovation in the fight against malaria.

Progress on the Tuberculosis Fight

Let’s Make TB History

By investing in R&D, I know it will be possible to discover new innovations that will make TB a disease of the past.

Good news in the fight to stop one of the world’s oldest diseases

We’ve finally moved into the next phase of the fight against tuberculosis.

What Would You Do to Save Paris?

How stopping tuberculosis is like saving Paris.

Let’s Make TB History

By investing in R&D, I know it will be possible to discover new innovations that will make TB a disease of the past.

Good news in the fight to stop one of the world’s oldest diseases

We’ve finally moved into the next phase of the fight against tuberculosis.

What Would You Do to Save Paris?

How stopping tuberculosis is like saving Paris.

ERADICATING POLIO

Going door to door, this hero brings the world closer to ending polio

19 million people who would have otherwise been paralyzed are now walking today thanks to heroes like Shumaila Rehmani.

Iron will

I can’t think of a more important moment than right now in the fight against polio.

Optimism and resolve on Pakistan’s last mile to end polio

I made my first trip ever to Pakistan to learn about the country’s incredible efforts to wipe out polio.

Going door to door, this hero brings the world closer to ending polio

19 million people who would have otherwise been paralyzed are now walking today thanks to heroes like Shumaila Rehmani.

Iron will

I can’t think of a more important moment than right now in the fight against polio.

Optimism and resolve on Pakistan’s last mile to end polio

I made my first trip ever to Pakistan to learn about the country’s incredible efforts to wipe out polio.

ADDRESSING HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA

These married scientists are leading the way on HIV

The Abdool Karims revolutionized the fight against AIDS. Now they’re helping the world tackle COVID-19 too.

Dr. Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma is saving lives with math

She’s a statistician who faced impossibly long odds.

Grassroot Soccer scores a hat trick for African youth

This organization uses the beautiful game to reach millions of young people with lifesaving services.

These married scientists are leading the way on HIV

The Abdool Karims revolutionized the fight against AIDS. Now they’re helping the world tackle COVID-19 too.

Dr. Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma is saving lives with math

She’s a statistician who faced impossibly long odds.

Grassroot Soccer scores a hat trick for African youth

This organization uses the beautiful game to reach millions of young people with lifesaving services.

Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected no more

These diseases may be difficult to pronounce, but it should be easy to see why everyone should care about them.

Record-breaking generosity

On January 30, 2017, a group combatting neglected diseases did something extraordinary. Guinness World Records took notice.

A massive success

How to stop disease by treating everyone—even healthy people.

Neglected no more

These diseases may be difficult to pronounce, but it should be easy to see why everyone should care about them.

Record-breaking generosity

On January 30, 2017, a group combatting neglected diseases did something extraordinary. Guinness World Records took notice.

A massive success

How to stop disease by treating everyone—even healthy people.

Maternal and Infant Health

What kangaroos can teach us about saving lives

A simple, low-cost intervention can have a huge impact on newborn health.

A gift for mothers and babies

Alain Nteff, a Cameroonian entrepreneur, is using cell phones to save the lives of pregnant women and infants.

For Eva Nangalo, saving mothers and babies is a calling

She’s a midwife, teacher, and advocate—and she’s changing childbirth in Uganda.

What kangaroos can teach us about saving lives

A simple, low-cost intervention can have a huge impact on newborn health.

A gift for mothers and babies

Alain Nteff, a Cameroonian entrepreneur, is using cell phones to save the lives of pregnant women and infants.

For Eva Nangalo, saving mothers and babies is a calling

She’s a midwife, teacher, and advocate—and she’s changing childbirth in Uganda.

SAVING CHILDREN’S LIVES

How to cut child mortality in half… again

We already know how to save millions of newborn lives.

Why do children die?

The toughest question I’ve ever had to answer.

This virologist’s discovery saved millions of lives and helped launch our foundation

Ruth Bishop’s research uncovered a virus that was killing half a million children a year.

How to cut child mortality in half… again

We already know how to save millions of newborn lives.

Why do children die?

The toughest question I’ve ever had to answer.

This virologist’s discovery saved millions of lives and helped launch our foundation

Ruth Bishop’s research uncovered a virus that was killing half a million children a year.

Making Progress to Save Lives

We’re finally learning why countries excel at saving lives

A new program is spreading the word about the most successful approaches to health.

The world is uniting to help this group

They’ll be saving 14,600 lives every day.

Lessons in lifesaving from Brazil

What the biggest country in South America can teach the world about healthcare.

We’re finally learning why countries excel at saving lives

A new program is spreading the word about the most successful approaches to health.

The world is uniting to help this group

They’ll be saving 14,600 lives every day.

Lessons in lifesaving from Brazil

What the biggest country in South America can teach the world about healthcare.

Vaccine Innovation

A promising new vaccine candidate to protect children from their #1 killer

More than 670,000 children die from pneumonia every year. A new vaccine could save many lives.

A hero in the fight against the world’s longest-running pandemic

For the last 25 years, Dr. Firdausi Qadri has advocated for an affordable vaccine to save lives from cholera.

The Serum Institute of India

I toured the Serum Institute and met founder Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla.

A promising new vaccine candidate to protect children from their #1 killer

More than 670,000 children die from pneumonia every year. A new vaccine could save many lives.

A hero in the fight against the world’s longest-running pandemic

For the last 25 years, Dr. Firdausi Qadri has advocated for an affordable vaccine to save lives from cholera.

The Serum Institute of India

I toured the Serum Institute and met founder Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla.

Innovating for Global Health

The Age of AI has begun

Artificial intelligence is as revolutionary as mobile phones and the Internet.

Here’s one great way to use your tech skills

This technologist changed his career to help the poor.

5 of the coolest innovations I saw in Senegal

I got to meet with amazing scientists working on the next big breakthrough while I was in Dakar.

The Age of AI has begun

Artificial intelligence is as revolutionary as mobile phones and the Internet.

Here’s one great way to use your tech skills

This technologist changed his career to help the poor.

5 of the coolest innovations I saw in Senegal

I got to meet with amazing scientists working on the next big breakthrough while I was in Dakar.

Climate Impacts on Global Health

A fireside chat on climate and global development

In London, I talked about two of the issues I’m most passionate about—and why they both demand urgent action.

A big threat to malaria eradication

Climate change could stall the world’s amazing progress on health.

My message in India: To fight climate change, improve global health

Climate change and global health are inextricably linked. We need to make progress on both problems at the same time.

A fireside chat on climate and global development

In London, I talked about two of the issues I’m most passionate about—and why they both demand urgent action.

A big threat to malaria eradication

Climate change could stall the world’s amazing progress on health.

My message in India: To fight climate change, improve global health

Climate change and global health are inextricably linked. We need to make progress on both problems at the same time.

PANDEMIC PREVENTION

Talking about the last pandemic at TED

A lot has changed since the last time I spoke on the TED stage.

No more pandemics

5 posts based on my book about avoiding another global outbreak.

She helped change vaccines forever

Long before most of us heard of mRNA vaccines, this hero saw their potential to save lives.

Talking about the last pandemic at TED

A lot has changed since the last time I spoke on the TED stage.

No more pandemics

5 posts based on my book about avoiding another global outbreak.

She helped change vaccines forever

Long before most of us heard of mRNA vaccines, this hero saw their potential to save lives.

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S

The reason I feel optimistic about the future of Alzheimer’s research

New breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s diagnostics may someday soon let us substantially alter the course of the disease.

Data could hold the key to stopping Alzheimer's

More data sharing will accelerate progress towards an Alzheimer’s breakthrough.

Talking Alzheimer’s, comedy, and marijuana with the Rogens

In the first episode of my new podcast, I asked Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen to help me understand how Alzheimer’s can be funny.

The reason I feel optimistic about the future of Alzheimer’s research

New breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s diagnostics may someday soon let us substantially alter the course of the disease.

Data could hold the key to stopping Alzheimer's

More data sharing will accelerate progress towards an Alzheimer’s breakthrough.

Talking Alzheimer’s, comedy, and marijuana with the Rogens

In the first episode of my new podcast, I asked Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen to help me understand how Alzheimer’s can be funny.

Progress in India

India's innovations are still changing the world

I’m excited to see the latest breakthroughs during my visit this week.

Meeting the Musahar

A trip to a remote corner of India taught me a powerful lesson about what it will take to wipe out polio.

India is winning its war on human waste

In India toilets are saving lives and boosting the economy.

India's innovations are still changing the world

I’m excited to see the latest breakthroughs during my visit this week.

Meeting the Musahar

A trip to a remote corner of India taught me a powerful lesson about what it will take to wipe out polio.

India is winning its war on human waste

In India toilets are saving lives and boosting the economy.

Indian Heroes in the Field

Can goats empower women?

A group of Indian health workers is helping poor women gain financial independence by raising goats.

Making the world’s invisible people, visible

An ID can help improve the lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

Inspiring girls to believe in themselves

This hero’s school empowers girls to see their potential for greatness.

Can goats empower women?

A group of Indian health workers is helping poor women gain financial independence by raising goats.

Making the world’s invisible people, visible

An ID can help improve the lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

Inspiring girls to believe in themselves

This hero’s school empowers girls to see their potential for greatness.

Books on Global Health and Development

More books

Helping poor farmers grow their crops

The brilliant agricultural scientist who helped save a billion people from starvation.

Where do vaccine fears come from?

A new mother writes about the world of vaccines.

This book taught me a lot about the Spanish Flu

John M. Barry’s 2004 book The Great Influenza has never been more relevant.

Lessons from eradication

Nancy Leys Stepan has written a useful history of efforts to eliminate diseases.

How aid is working

Economist Charles Kenny shines a light on the real successes of aid.

Small adjustments to aid programs can yield big results

A great source of data-driven wisdom about development aid.

Helping poor farmers grow their crops

The brilliant agricultural scientist who helped save a billion people from starvation.

Where do vaccine fears come from?

A new mother writes about the world of vaccines.

This book taught me a lot about the Spanish Flu

John M. Barry’s 2004 book The Great Influenza has never been more relevant.

Lessons from eradication

Nancy Leys Stepan has written a useful history of efforts to eliminate diseases.

How aid is working

Economist Charles Kenny shines a light on the real successes of aid.

Small adjustments to aid programs can yield big results

A great source of data-driven wisdom about development aid.

Tools to Fight Mosquito-borne Diseases

This factory breeds 30 million mosquitoes per week. Here’s why.

These mosquitoes are allies in the fight against dengue and other deadly viruses.

Sugar Fix

Mosquitoes love blood, but did you know they have an even bigger sweet tooth?

Full coverage: Bed nets for Benin

Its bed net distribution system will help save lives from malaria and other diseases too.

These maps could point the way to stopping malaria

We’re using them to maximize scarce resources.

Mosquito Innovation

The U.S. military versus the mosquito

Finding ways to protect soldiers from mosquitoes is a top priority at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

It’s always buzzing in Mosquito City

A city where researchers study how to repel, attract, and kill the world’s deadliest animal.

Test-tube mosquitoes might help us beat malaria

Genetic editing might help us wipe out the disease.

The U.S. military versus the mosquito

Finding ways to protect soldiers from mosquitoes is a top priority at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

It’s always buzzing in Mosquito City

A city where researchers study how to repel, attract, and kill the world’s deadliest animal.

Test-tube mosquitoes might help us beat malaria

Genetic editing might help us wipe out the disease.

Heroes in Malaria Research

This scientist uses old insects to help fight malaria

Mara Lawniczak has an ingenious approach to studying mosquito evolution.

Malaria is deeply personal for this Kenyan scientist

Losing a brother to the disease supercharged her fight against malaria.

The malaria geneticist cultivating the next generation of African scientists

Why Dr. Charles Wondji moved from a prestigious UK university to open a lab in Cameroon.

This scientist uses old insects to help fight malaria

Mara Lawniczak has an ingenious approach to studying mosquito evolution.

Malaria is deeply personal for this Kenyan scientist

Losing a brother to the disease supercharged her fight against malaria.

The malaria geneticist cultivating the next generation of African scientists

Why Dr. Charles Wondji moved from a prestigious UK university to open a lab in Cameroon.

Progress Toward Malaria Eradication

A big threat to malaria eradication

Climate change could stall the world’s amazing progress on health.

Could this be the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to defeat malaria?

Swaziland’s success fighting malaria can teach the world valuable lessons.

What It Takes to Wipe Out Malaria

My visit to Cambodia, which is trying to eliminate the disease for good.

A big threat to malaria eradication

Climate change could stall the world’s amazing progress on health.

Could this be the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to defeat malaria?

Swaziland’s success fighting malaria can teach the world valuable lessons.

What It Takes to Wipe Out Malaria

My visit to Cambodia, which is trying to eliminate the disease for good.