I’m so proud of what the Gates Foundation has accomplished over the past 25 years. But we’re not slowing down—we’re doubling down over the next two decades to save and improve as many lives as we can. | Bill Gates

Reason for optimism: By 2030 more children than ever before will live to see their fifth birthday. | Gates Foundation

We believe that by 2030 the world will make historic gains toward ending deadly diseases. Over the next few weeks, we will tell you exactly why. The world has already seen tremendous success against diseases which once affected millions. We ended smallpox. Today – thanks to vaccines and other health innovations – we are at the threshold of ending multiple diseases. Breakthrough discoveries in science and technology are accelerating progress. Today, our ability to detect, treat, and prevent disea

“If we take the right steps, we can make COVID-19 the last pandemic — and we can build a healthier, more equitable world for everyone.” Watch Bill Gates's latest TED Talk to learn more about the steps we need to take *now* to build a pandemic-free future: http://t.ted.com/GUvhOwr | TED