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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Opinion Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 23 August 2012

Putting nutrition and agriculture knowledge into collective action

In visiting with African families, Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the foundation, repeatedly witnesses the constant struggle by mothers to ensure that their children have adequate nutrition. In today’s world there is often a disconnect …

Opinion Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 25 May 2012

Achieving impact together: harmony in thought, speech and action

In our work at the Gates Foundation, we are in constant contact with grantees and vendors. We all experience a great sense of urgency given the magnitude of our work, which often leaves little time …

Opinion Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 16 January 2012

Financing and partnerships for global health challenges

When I started graduate school to study infectious disease epidemiology nearly 20 years ago, research and development (R&D) for neglected diseases was generally poorly funded, and there were very few promising new drug or vaccine …