The mental gymnastics required to embrace “natural immunity” as a deliberate strategy for anything are mind-boggling. Natural immunity means exactly the thing you want to *avoid*—it means GETTING A DISEASE.
Natural immunity means exactly the thing you want to avoid—it means GETTING A DISEASE.
Hygiene, such as it was, at the turn of the century pic.twitter.com/1SLmfex9wL
Sometimes the “lazy” guy just figured out how to be more efficient pic.twitter.com/lVl6Vc5GBq
This idea seems obviously wrong to us now, but it was not at all obvious before the germ theory pic.twitter.com/Jn5dRxfVST
It’s great to see India’s leadership in scientific innovation and vaccine manufacturing capability as the world works to end the COVID-19 pandemic @PMOIndia b-gat.es/3hFKNBL
This has been a year unlike any other in our lifetimes. In our new Annual Letter, Melinda and I talk about how we can turn the hard-won lessons of the pandemic into a healthier, more equal future for all. gatesnot.es/3qTC3v9
COVID-19 has cost lives, sickened millions, and thrust the global economy into a devastating recession. But hope is on the horizon: gatesnot.es/2YmQ6gv pic.twitter.com/sNl4kT9bE3
When it comes to preventing pandemics, scientific tools alone aren’t enough. We also need new capabilities, including a global alert system and infectious disease first responders (or what I like to call a pandemic fire squad): gatesnot.es/3arvuZZ pic.twitter.com/rTmM7STl6U
In 2020, global health went local. COVID-19 has shown us that what happens in one part of the world matters to the rest of it. If we make sure that the pandemic response reaches everyone, everywhere, we can create a world that’s healthier, more equal, and more resilient. pic.twitter.com/uhS6vt6qo8
Virologist Ruth Bishop pioneered the research that led to the discovery of rotavirus. Her legacy continues both as a role model for other researchers and in the millions of children’s lives that have been saved because of her heroic work: gatesnot.es/3rvMF41 #IWD2021 pic.twitter.com/rEtrmXwFxJ
For decades, Australian researcher Ruth Bishop led global efforts to identify and combat rotavirus. Her life is a reminder of the importance of scientific research to uncover unknown pathogens and the power of vaccines to prevent suffering and save lives. gatesnot.es/3tbSIvd
The pandemic has exacerbated existing racial health inequities in the United States. The Health Equity Tracker is a new tool bringing visibility to disparities in U.S. medicine. b-gat.es/3cd7gEy
Heroes like Dr. Mohamed Barrie are the reason we started our foundation more than 20 years ago and why Melinda and I remain committed to its work. Mohamed’s story is truly inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what he and his team will accomplish next. gatesnot.es/3wViZQ4
Against the odds, @MohamedBailorB8 became a doctor and is helping his country recover from civil war, Ebola, and now COVID-19. This doctor’s life story is almost as remarkable as his work. b-gat.es/3z7SZTr
Polio tools and infrastructure are also critical to combatting other public health emergencies, like COVID-19. It is more important than ever that donors and countries commit to the new GPEI strategy to #endpolio and continue improving health for all. b-gat.es/3gnIt27
This book gave me a deeper, more nuanced appreciation for the system that is at the core of humanity’s fight against COVID-19 and everything our foundation’s Global Health program is trying to do. gatesnot.es/2SsWaVD
The persistence of countless Rotarians gives me hope that we can achieve a polio-free world. As they close the #Rotary21 Convention, I'd like to thank @Rotary for the continued partnership to #endpolio. b-gat.es/3qdgNS9
Should you pick your nose? You can read an excerpt from Matt Richtel’s fascinating book about the immune system on my blog to find the answer: gatesnot.es/3zO2uYs pic.twitter.com/Uc7vqT2B1m
It’s really encouraging to see these results. Dengue fever infects hundreds of millions of people a year and causes debilitating disease. This incredible technique could also be effective at stopping the spread of other viruses like Zika and Chikungunya. b-gat.es/3qMN56I
Stopping Alzheimer’s requires more eyes on the problem. ADDI @AlzData recently hosted their 1st Data Challenge. I was inspired to see more than 1,200+ people from 65+ countries/regions join the fight. b-gat.es/364ZGsn
I look forward to working with you and @EU_Commission on all of these important goals. Europe is a critical partner in creating a net-zero future and ensuring a healthy and equitable world for all. twitter.com/vonderleyen/st…
Our foundation joined the polio fight almost 15 years ago. And in all that time, I cannot think of a more important moment than right now. gatesnot.es/3rmlutl
Over the years, I’ve shared a stage with a jar of human feces, smelled pit latrine odor, and drunk water made from poop (and convinced @jimmyfallon to drink it too). Was it worth it? You bet. Here’s why: gatesnot.es/3rKJA0X
Broader geographic distribution of vaccine manufacturing capacity—and the infrastructure to support it—will be critical to achieving vaccine equity. I’m hopeful that we're moving closer to a world where everyone is protected from preventable diseases. gates.ly/3zKizO6
The COVID pandemic is a powerful reminder of the urgent work needed to contain and treat deadly pathogens. I’m optimistic about the progress being made on another crisis: safe sanitation: gatesnot.es/3yjxizi pic.twitter.com/h5HCSyQxO4
“We are closer than ever to building a world where safe sanitation service is a basic human right enjoyed by everyone, not just those with money and access to water.” – @Doulaye_bmgf gates.ly/3zQXl0X
Our foundation has been working to address this massive problem for 10 years—here’s one of the incredible Reinvent the Toilet designs that could help: gatesnot.es/3ikl8QR pic.twitter.com/GnIeZhIDY8
How much of the world population still lacks access to a toilet that safely removes waste from the home? Find the answer here: gatesnot.es/3C6lNgH
It only took Senegal 15 years to cut childhood death in half. Community health workers and successful vaccination campaigns played a key role in this success. Read more from @Exemplarshealth and see how lessons from Senegal can be applied elsewhere. b-gat.es/3Cj8RV1
Alzheimer’s and related dementias have impacted far too many families around the world—including my own. New funding from @TheADDF will help @EDoNInitiative accelerate data collection and sharing to enable early detection and treatment. twitter.com/TheADDF/status…