Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.
Bill Gates
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Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests.
- Some memories stick with you forever. Others follow you around the internet for 28 years. Happy birthday, @Windows.
GIF - I’m always amazed by the disconnect between what we see in the news and the reality of the world around us. As my late friend Hans Rosling would say, we must fight the fear instinct that distorts our perspective: b-gat.es/2WvUqqp
- 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
- Congratulations to @narendramodi on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India's position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued
- Congratulations @narendramodi on a remarkable win in #IndianElections2019. Your continued commitment to improve health, nutrition, and development will significantly improve lives of many. @BJP4India
- One of the benefits of being 65 is that I’m eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. I got my first dose this week, and I feel great. Thank you to all of the scientists, trial participants, regulators, and frontline healthcare workers who got us to this point.
- My dad was the “real” Bill Gates. He was everything I try to be and I will miss him every day. gatesnot.es/3klPC3f
- A few highlights from another incredible trip to India: gatesnot.es/3vbmkzd
- Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Thank you to the election officials and campaign workers who worked tirelessly to ensure a record number of Americans could cast a ballot and have it counted during such an challenging time for our country.
- Congratulations to the Indian government on the first 100 days of @AyushmanNHA. It’s great to see how many people have been reached by the program so far. @PMOIndiaIn just first 100 days of #AyushmanBharat, 685000 beneficiaries availed free health care & the number is rising rapidly.
- Happy anniversary, @BillGates! Twenty-five years and three kids later, we’re still laughing this hard.
- Being in New York is always fun – you never know who you’ll run into. It was great meeting you and Namrata!Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. @BillGates! One of the greatest visionaries this world has seen... and yet the most humble! Truly an inspiration!!











