US EditionGates Foundation commits $2.5 billion for women’s health efforts
The $2.5 billion investment targets over 40 innovations in five underfunded areas to close the gender health gap and boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually, the Gates Foundation said.
- The Gates Foundation will invest $2.5 billion by 2030 to improve women’s health, addressing conditions like preeclampsia and menopause, as stated by Bill Gates.
- This funding represents a one-third increase compared to the last five years dedicated to women’s and maternal health research.
- Dr. Anita Zaidi from the Foundation emphasized the need for more funding and acknowledged the bias in the field, stating it was "a drop in the bucket" compared to what is needed.
- The Foundation plans to support critical women's health projects, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, as noted by Gates in his statement.
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A $2.5 billion pledge makes women’s health a priority in Gates Foundation spend-down
The Gates Foundation has committed $2.5 billion over five years to advance women's health research. This investment aims to support over 40 innovations, including AI-powered ultrasound equipment and long-lasting birth control injections.
Gates Foundation to spend $2.5 billion on ‘ignored, underfunded’ women’s health
The Gates Foundation will spend $2.5 billion by 2030 on women’s health, it said Monday, with founder Bill Gates saying the area, including conditions from preeclampsia to menopause, had been neglected for too long.
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