In Kenya, I visited with a smallholder farmer using new tools and practices to fight back against climate change: https://t.co/JZ6NXGvo8x https://t.co/gXyBuZWlyw
Thank you for your support and continued leadership. https://t.co/2G7A1enK95
Transmission is critical to unleashing the potential of affordable and abundant clean energy: https://t.co/NJWWkaWD36 https://t.co/jzfiX7wZp5
It was a pleasure to speak at the Lowy Institute about how climate change is inextricably linked with health, food, and energy security. These must be addressed together with an understanding about how each one impacts the others. https://t.co/4CEaG6rphR
Prime Minister Kishida is right: Building resilient health systems means investing in R&amp;D before crises emerge, improving primary health care, and strengthening the emergency response health workforce. Grateful for Japan’s strong leadership as head of the @G7. https://t.co/wviqHpb0Rh
In his annual letter, CEO @MSuzman explains how the @gatesfoundation uses its dollars and voice to help find solutions for problems that otherwise might be neglected. https://t.co/yULE6iMTOa
What a great meeting with @AlboMP on the intersection of climate, energy, and health. We also spoke about supporting communities in Australia and across the globe as the world adapts to the changing climate. https://t.co/R878IQZL2u
.@Rotary has been leading the charge to #EndPolio for decades. Now, with the finish line in sight, they are ensuring that polio stays a global priority. We also remain committed, tripling every donation made to Rotary. https://t.co/GeBKF8KmYd
I’m live on @Reddit now. Ask me anything: https://t.co/pGYLckOrL6 https://t.co/fCK8b2MdHM
I am in awe of people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a more equitable place, and I feel lucky to be able to support their efforts. https://t.co/It4s0WRzH5
You don’t need to be a big soccer fan to recognize why it’s called “the beautiful game.” https://t.co/Bkiar7eYUu
In order to solve our world’s sanitation crisis, we need smarter toilets that don’t rely on sewage systems and prevent the spread of diseases. #WorldToiletDay https://t.co/gbp9F0GxlE
Collaboration and more open access to data have made seemingly impossible health breakthroughs a reality, like COVID-19 vaccines. @AlzData is putting the power of data behind one of our most critical health challenges. https://t.co/Qtatf2WMds
From decreasing maternal mortality to lowering rates of vaccine-preventable diseases, @WendoAszed is a true hero in her community. https://t.co/tuAz440QNx
Africa has always been at the heart of our foundation’s mission. Today, we are announcing our commitment of $7 billion over the next 4 years for the development of more breakthrough innovations in health and agriculture across the continent. https://t.co/imh57I2hdg
@Amref_Worldwide is doing great things for health within Kenya and across Africa thanks to the leadership of @daktari1. It was a pleasure to meet with you. https://t.co/qTDcW0N0hF
Many people don’t know that Mike was a champion for and leader on PEPFAR – the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – which has saved millions of lives. It’s one of the best things this country has ever done. It will be a lasting part of his legacy.
I’m very sad to hear about Michael Gerson’s passing. We spoke many times over the years, especially about global health, and when I started talking about pandemic prevention back in 2015, he was one of the first journalists I wanted to talk to. https://t.co/1MUgLtwhi1
@KenyaGovernors @gatesfoundation It was a pleasure to join this roundtable to learn more about Kenya’s progress. It is great to be back in Kenya. So much has changed since my last visit, and it’s exciting to come and see it first-hand.
I’m in Kenya this week to learn from researchers, innovators, students, and leaders about what’s working, what’s not, and how the foundation can better support progress in Kenya and across the continent. https://t.co/FrWWrRYCA6 https://t.co/VVe4w3ZkT1
Thank you for having me. I’m excited to be here in Kenya this week to see how much progress has been made. https://t.co/AE84KokmEO
@OfficialMakueni Thank you. I enjoyed learning from your health team, as well as some of the remarkable individuals who make up the community.
I believe everyone has a role to play in addressing climate change. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an inventor, or consumer, we can all help avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/qlLNjgq2XD
When it comes to alleviating the impacts of #climatechange on smallholder farmers, the goal should not simply be giving more food aid. It should be to ensure no aid is needed in the first place. https://t.co/POXDnJo0tN #COP27
Those of us who have done the most to cause this problem should help the rest of the world survive it. We owe them that much. https://t.co/H4dLsGFelO
More than 670,000 children die from pneumonia every year. Inventprise is working to change that. #WorldPneumoniaDay https://t.co/b84FmxsOxA
While the last steps are proving to be the toughest, I’m optimistic we will eradicate polio. I recently visited @KU_Leuven’s Rega Institute where they’re testing preventative medicine – an important step toward a polio-free world. https://t.co/VOiM8Yla5I
The climate crisis is already devastating communities. More funding is necessary to ensure agricultural and technological innovations are widely available to the most vulnerable, helping them adapt to climate change, save lives, and increase economic opportunity. https://t.co/KvQAM73myZ
I have never met anyone who was more passionate about reducing the world’s worst inequities in health than Paul Farmer. I continue to learn from my dear friend’s life and legacy today. https://t.co/Mk3HFoiqEn
More than 1B people globally still suffer from #NTDs, many caused by parasites. I got a firsthand look at these creepy crawlies at the Parasitic Museum in Tokyo. The more we understand them, the better we can address the diseases they cause. https://t.co/jDjFYCFVgv
This year's #BESummit2022 brought together investors, policymakers, and innovators to tackle one of the world’s toughest problems: climate change. https://t.co/nZ4SWXKrhk
Math shouldn’t be a gatekeeper, limiting a student’s dreams. It should be a gateway, helping students realize them. https://t.co/YjFMqGn5yz
TerraPower, the next-gen nuclear company I founded, just agreed with PacifiCorp to study the feasibility of building five Natrium reactors for its customers. https://t.co/S6F0ALOnFO
I had a great meeting with @starkwatzinger to discuss the importance of funding research to address some of the future challenges we face in global health. https://t.co/vLDqt4SBpn
Thank you, Prime Minister @Xavier_Bettel for your continued commitment and support. https://t.co/AyXnm7ThA6
I am thrilled to see the existing partnership between @EIB and @Breakthrough strengthen with the signing of this MOU today. Global collaboration like this has the power to bring the clean energy solutions we need to communities around the world. https://t.co/YIzvV6G7Jg
I’m deeply grateful for the efforts of partners like President @MohamedBinZayed who have helped reduce the global polio burden by 99.9% and prevented an estimated 20 million children from being paralyzed. Together, we can overcome the last hurdles and achieve a polio-free world. https://t.co/eD5ao7EBA0
Testing for viruses with a breathalyzer? It’s possible. Pretty incredible to see the innovative work happening at @imec_int. https://t.co/wRMLvd7Gk0
Thank you, Prime Minister @alexanderdecroo, for hosting this year’s #GrandChallenges meeting. Your support in facilitating this gathering of global leaders will help ensure a healthier and more secure world. https://t.co/2ZEOEaTV04
@CovariantAI Thanks for having me! Seeing the universal Al Robotics platform in action was incredible.
@VDombrovskis @gatesfoundation Thank you for the thoughtful discussion.
One amazing program supported by the EU and @gatesfoundation together is the African Medicines Agency, a new African Union institution to strengthen regulatory capacity and health security across the continent. https://t.co/aqAcFQQ6Ji
Thanks to the @EU_Commission’s @ratsosi for a great discussion about our joint efforts to advance the fight against infectious diseases. https://t.co/3dvZz5c7ut
Twenty years ago, I thought of #GrandChallenges as a Gates Foundation initiative. Because of all of the innovators and broader scientific community involved, it has become a global movement. https://t.co/I9rWMg5bTa
It’s been fantastic to learn from @djimdeab and @Ioyier who've been working on the reduction of malaria and many other disease elimination programs with the support of @wellcometrust. https://t.co/uyHw3zgZvc
To understand what it will take to get to zero, we need to start by asking where the 51 billion tons of emissions come from: https://t.co/S8d3tH98nk #MastersofScaleSummit https://t.co/oOb77eqPnD
The @Breakthrough Energy Summit is officially a wrap. Reaching net-zero emissions will be the hardest thing humanity has ever done – but I’m leaving today with an increased sense of hope. https://t.co/7zxKbypNOS
Literally. https://t.co/vorXxKoMlM
Today was pretty special. I was able to get hands on with innovative climate tech that could help us reach net-zero. https://t.co/2yb7WylIH4
The Five Grand Challenges can help us consider more ways to develop comprehensive solutions and reduce global emissions. Thank you, Project Art Collective, for your creativity in bringing them to life. https://t.co/XEoMcTcds8
This is the “FOCUS” art installation on display at BE Summit. It cleverly represents the Five Grand Challenges — Electricity, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Transportation, and Buildings. https://t.co/34vCLetEdD
Grateful for your and @SecGranholm’s leadership. While we have made significant strides in climate innovation, we need more Breakthroughs. https://t.co/DlbE7bTkgz
@JohnKerry @SecGranholm It’s unrealistic to expect people to stop traveling by plane. We must scale innovations that decarbonize the aviation industry. @LanzaJet will help us achieve this by building the world’s first plant for turning alcohol into sustainable aviation fuel. https://t.co/PMkbUl5i4Y
Yesterday was an important step toward a polio-free world: $2.6 billion committed will help protect millions of children. Thank you @SvenjaSchulze68, @Rotary, and the many other donors who pledged support. Let’s keep this momentum and #EndPolio together. https://t.co/GpHiiqiE1a
I’m leaving day 1 of #BESummit2022 feeling optimistic about the future after meeting with innovators who are developing the solutions we need to reach net-zero emissions. https://t.co/m0eSYkqcnP
@Breakthrough Kicking things off reviewing #BESummit2022 activities with @Breakthrough’s Executive Director Rodi Guidero – here’s to a day full of learning and innovation. https://t.co/YAY0WZuDVv
@Breakthrough In the run-up to the meeting, I decided to write out my thoughts on the state of the transition to zero. https://t.co/u8vyjhoUHt
This week, @Breakthrough Energy is starting an annual tradition. We’re hosting a gathering in Seattle where scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, public officials, and corporate leaders from around the world will talk about what it’s going to take to get to net-zero emissions.
I believe we’ll be able to avoid a climate disaster. The ultimate measure of success is global greenhouse-gas emissions: we need to go from 51 billion tons a year to 0 in the next three decades. I’m optimistic we can get there – if we take the right steps. https://t.co/gy25a2P4sa
I’m bear-y honored to receive this adorable bear carrying such an urgent message: #EndPolio. As countries convene for the polio pledging moment, it’s vital they heed this bear’s message and commit to consigning polio to history. https://t.co/Ysr8n6LOTB
I loved learning about how @maltaenergysto1 is meeting clean global energy demands by unlocking access to a wealth of inexpensive, clean energy. https://t.co/yFzCF1Orph
Last week, I sat down with Bloomberg @business to talk about why I remain so committed to eradicating polio. By coming together and funding efforts like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we can #EndPolio and build a healthier world. https://t.co/ziQgsz5JMn
India's success against poliovirus showed the world that to #EndPolio, perseverance and collaboration are vital. @naveenthacker and over 1,300 leading global experts have urged the world to recommit to ending polio. https://t.co/hGRdb6u5NK
The recent case of polio in New York is a reminder that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. It's vital for the world to not lose sight of our goal to #EndPolio for good. https://t.co/gymrZXjPYA
This is great news. Dr. Rajiv Bahl’s commitment to child and maternal health is exemplary. Congratulations on this appointment. https://t.co/pgYprMFYKw
I loved learning about exciting research underway at @jaramillogroup to convert water and carbon dioxide into fuels and fertilizer: https://t.co/cuJAVHK7zT https://t.co/p6Lk4yuAbe
It’s hard for even the most promising low-carbon technologies to make it all the way to market. The @Breakthrough Energy Fellows program empowers early-stage innovators like @Molten_Ind to grow from their garage and deliver the solutions the world needs to get to zero emissions. https://t.co/0I7vDoQSnl
Progress in health, climate, and education is driven by impatient optimists. Great read by @_HannahRitchie. https://t.co/hgpAYKUEni
I was blown away by the creativity and ingenuity at @stanforddoerr to meet the energy and sustainability challenges of today and the future. https://t.co/aEeHDO9ADS
The @Breakthrough Fellows program supports brilliant scientists working on early-stage climate technologies. Last week, I got to meet the second cohort of fellows and learn about the work they're doing to help the world achieve net-zero emissions. https://t.co/vFJBMQn06R
This #WorldTeachersDay, I’m thinking about Mrs. Caffiere. She was the school librarian at Seattle’s View Ridge Elementary. When I was 9 years old, she took me under her wing and taught me that my love of reading was a strength. To this day, I think about how she changed my life. https://t.co/oucGBP7n0L
After my visit to the @stanforddoerr school of sustainability, I’m even more optimistic that we can develop breakthroughs that will transform our global economy, our lives, and our planet for the better: https://t.co/aILfplXPZQ https://t.co/UzcAj4cTNx
I was truly lucky to know Ric Weiland. He was an incredible programmer and an exceptional individual. https://t.co/tkkrpwVUwk
Over the years, I’ve come to know Bono as an incredible storyteller and friend. I’m excited for the world to see him the same way. https://t.co/H00SFP8D3Y
Thanks for dedicating your career to keeping the world informed, @edyong209. I hope you have a restful sabbatical.
The world can end this pandemic while also preventing the next. As @edyong209 shares, "such changes seem unrealistic given the relentless disappointments of the past three years, but substantial social progress always seems unfeasible until it is actually achieved." https://t.co/Y0l1vcYbfl
A moving story about the universal power of books. https://t.co/fRu9LXRlgf
Congratulations @Trevornoah on the incredible run. I always enjoy the fun conversations and especially loved playing tennis with you in Cape Town. I know you’ve only just begun and can’t wait to see what you do next. https://t.co/qNRmpjCQLO
Very fun to learn more about the new youth world champion of my favorite pastime. Here’s a belated congratulations, Anshul Bhatt! https://t.co/5OpkmTqhIm
Leaders like @wiiiiza make me optimistic for our future. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet Farwiza and was so impressed by her work protecting the Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia. https://t.co/hKYXdnPbcm
Thanks for bringing levity to such a serious issue yesterday, @kalpenn. I learned a lot from @noupside and @govindethiraj about how we can be better consumers of information and rebuild trust in institutions. https://t.co/ebgmpwbZJU
@UlrichJvV @gatesfoundation @GatesAfrica I think everyone was thankful I wasn't the lead chef. I'll be thinking of @ChefPierreThiam's salad and conversation for days.
#Goalkeepers2030 was filled with laughter, impactful storytelling, and innovative ideas that left me feeling inspired. https://t.co/GllXLALz4O
This month, we’re committing $912 million to help replenish the Global Fund through 2026 to expand access to health services around the world and build resilient health systems to prevent future pandemics in the #FightForWhatCounts. https://t.co/SJhgfN0y7t
I’ve long said that the @GlobalFund is one of the kindest things people have ever done for one another. It’s also one of the most effective. Programs supported by the Global Fund have reduced the death toll from AIDS, TB, and malaria by 50%, saving more than 50M lives.
It was an honor to see you this morning. Supporting @globalfund builds a healthier, safer world – it’s the kindest thing we can do for one another. https://t.co/BXPOFw6Dzt
What a night. It’s rare to have so many heroes in one place. #Goalkeepers2030 https://t.co/tvUggVtbBW
I had a chance to connect with @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry to kick off #ClimateWeekNYC. We’re both optimistic about recent momentum to accelerate the clean energy transition. https://t.co/NcY06cc56M
One of my favorite things about Bono is that he loves a good surprise. We had the chance to “photobomb” @ONEinAmerica activists, hear their @GlobalFund campaign stories, and share the latest progress in malaria research. #FightForWhatCounts https://t.co/jgGxRW5GSi
For the first time since 2019, the Goalkeepers community is coming together in person. I’m excited to spend time with them and hear about their innovative work to drive progress. #Goalkeepers2030 https://t.co/u8QBxRnXeX
Congratulations on a phenomenal career. Time to celebrate! https://t.co/nrjRTFabtV
You've been an incredible friend to me and an inspiration to an entire generation of tennis players. I'm lucky to have seen you work your magic on the court many times. And I'm excited to watch your philanthropic work grow in this next phase of your life. https://t.co/lAWC14Ho1B
New ways to prevent and treat malaria are within reach. They’ll make it possible—with the right funding and commitment—to end malaria. https://t.co/RfsEYuzyCs
Providing aid to hungry communities is essential—but it’s not enough to end food insecurity. We also need innovation to create self-sustaining food systems. https://t.co/F2HYyiXhYA
Economic inequality is one of the biggest barriers to gender equality. True equality depends not only on a woman’s ability to access money, but also on her ability to fully control it. https://t.co/Bd5V1kTZAx
Seven years ago, world leaders agreed to 17 ambitious goals to reduce inequality by 2030. The 2022 Goalkeepers report is an essential update on the progress. #Goalkeepers2030 https://t.co/LhoIfyZrxQ
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Which crop that is highly sensitive to climate change accounts for around 30% of all the calories people in sub-Saharan Africa eat? 

You can find the answer here: https://t.co/LhoIfyZrxQ
We are at a turning point in the world’s progress on some of the most fundamental challenges facing humanity. Here’s what world leaders need to do to ensure a better future. #Goalkeepers2030 https://t.co/LhoIfyZrxQ
There are so many reasons to be hopeful. Innovations that reduce the burden of disease on children are just some of the many that keep me optimistic. https://t.co/jRSjceEhOb
This is great. New Jersey is setting a new standard by taking climate curriculum one step further – not just telling students what’s happening, but also asking them what the world can do about it. https://t.co/bwmjVKXbKn
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under 5. Inventprise is working to change that: https://t.co/jRSjceEhOb https://t.co/ePrWNxUC08
I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people. https://t.co/fPbpAt5ILv
Germany is a leading voice in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria. Once again, they're stepping up by increasing their pledge to the @GlobalFund. Germany's commitment to the #FightForWhatCounts will help save millions of lives. https://t.co/2VjMUuDZZC
I love learning about the brain. Here’s cool research on the brain's GPS. https://t.co/xTfACQo6T8
This is the toughest question I’ve ever had to answer: https://t.co/IavkgCqAyI https://t.co/zWSO9I82CU
What a run. @serenawilliams will be leaving behind an extraordinary tennis career that challenged the double standard between male and female players. I look forward to watching her continue building her amazing legacy off the court. https://t.co/K9Hxa2jB3I
This Nerd(le)’s day was just made. https://t.co/xObbTtT7Ia
Interesting research on public perception of climate change. https://t.co/Ut7hWPDuaM
If you’ve played Wordle, you know how important your first guess is. Here’s my strategy: https://t.co/Ib2QnrNlN2 https://t.co/6lr48HYmnd
Here’s how I’ve started every day since February. #Wordle https://t.co/8auJgykTqa https://t.co/17cb9SiBu8
Life is more fun when you have a friend like Warren. Happy 92nd birthday! https://t.co/aTxxMk2iyL
Summer’s almost over. If you have time to sneak  in another book or two – here are a few I recommend. https://t.co/dA8NvE354P
We’re so grateful for Japan’s generosity. We all have a part to play in the #FightForWhatCounts: ending AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria and building resilient health systems that will keep us safe from future pandemics. https://t.co/1stigbWdFI
Interesting findings from @zearned on how to tackle learning disruptions from COVID-19 and help all kids move forward in their math learning. https://t.co/kjthRco0bl
It’s encouraging that there’s more public support for taking big steps to avoid a climate disaster than ever before. My book suggests a lot of ideas – and it’s now available in paperback: https://t.co/PpoWh22buC https://t.co/Un1BME9sst
It’s easy to forget how scary polio was in the United States and around the world. This is a powerful reminder. https://t.co/P22TxXJEW4
Damaris Matoke-Muhia is changing the fight against malaria and gender inequity. And her personal story is phenomenal. https://t.co/gxlrlkex08
I cannot agree with @Dr_HamidJafari more: women vaccinators are vitally important in reaching every last child with polio vaccines. Thank you to @JenJonesRotary and everyone in the @Rotary  community for continuing to support the effort to #EndPolio for good. https://t.co/48Hg6hAYO3
Last year, I laid out a plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. This year, there’s more momentum than ever before. How to Avoid a Climate Disaster is now available in paperback. https://t.co/fjpNytx2AA
In the past 16 years the world has made immense strides in protecting children from life-threatening diarrhea. Today, I congratulate Nigeria on introducing this vaccine, which will protect generations of Nigerian children. https://t.co/3Z2UK38bqo
Tony, you were an amazing public servant long before COVID-19 struck – and now you are a hero to millions of people, including me. https://t.co/aZVk1gqPvk
Years ago, the idea of using mosquitoes as an ally in the fight against diseases sounded crazy. But as @ScottLOneill of @WMPglobal explains, this innovative solution has already saved lives around the world. https://t.co/19iMfLrLxB
I’m at my happiest when I’m learning – no matter how gross the subject matter. Today, I experienced the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo, and saw what is believed to be the world’s longest tapeworm. 10/10 would visit again. https://t.co/pMsHSswSBM
I am honored to receive this award. Thank you, Foreign Minister Hayashi. https://t.co/N3qhnlrG2r
@KatsunobuKato1 @hfa_jp @polipoli_vote Thank you for the great conversation about health and development. I appreciate your leadership and I’m impressed by the passion these young leaders have for global health. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you to the global health champions in Japan for your commitment to saving lives around the world. We must keep up the fight to make sure preventable emergencies never again derail our common pursuit of a better future. https://t.co/b6E5rX93ZX
Inside a two-story brick building in Medellín, Colombia, scientists work long hours in muggy labs breeding millions and millions of mosquitoes: https://t.co/xuKx5VBzad https://t.co/NkyVtkiNiO
I’m excited that Dr. Helene Gayle and Ashish Dhawan have decided to join the @gatesfoundation’s board: https://t.co/SAiOZBLB0X. They have been great partners to the foundation over the years—and in Helene’s case, a fantastic leader there. I’m looking forward to working with them. https://t.co/qY9XvjpX03
Eradicating #malaria will be even harder following the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, there are exciting innovations to eliminate malaria for good: https://t.co/eT3MTJpM3R https://t.co/ReEqL7WXF2
Thank you, President Yoon, for your leadership in global health. I look forward to our continued partnership to reduce the burden of disease. https://t.co/ejFalbRJ7q
Mosquitoes need sugar more often than they need blood – it’s their Achilles heel: https://t.co/hwGKTPSDjH https://t.co/NfJJY36MTx
It's here: https://t.co/qUxvtSixPZ https://t.co/cvTW9P8xfM
As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate @narendramodi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India’s development. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey #AmritMahotsav
While our fight against climate change is far from over, I’m more optimistic than ever that by working together, we can make a net-zero future of abundant, affordable, and clean energy a reality to people everywhere.
This $369 billion investment will spark innovation, drive job creation, and reduce energy prices and emissions. It sets a clear example of what serious climate action looks like.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s passage through Congress is nothing short of extraordinary. The United States is taking a historic step towards the clean energy economy we need to meet our climate goals.
In the past decade, @OERProject has reached more than 1 million students and 20,000 teachers around the world. Here’s a look at the team’s new three-week course on climate: https://t.co/2BizQyNLHA https://t.co/htkH7WB3cZ
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe understood that improving health is not only the right thing to do, it also makes the world safer and more prosperous. https://t.co/TH5hTlXtyP
Wow, I’m blown away by your support. https://t.co/uA8a0YeNu2
“Outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics are optional.” – @larrybrilliant

This @OERProject video gives you a glimpse of how Big History is helping students connect the present to the past: https://t.co/jhTxM3rrh0 https://t.co/smDpoaDYPB
If you want to help teachers and students in the U.S., it’s hard to do better than giving through @DonorsChoose — and you won’t find a better time to do it than now. I’m giving a 50% boost for every donation to DonorsChoose today. https://t.co/XGUknZcrVk https://t.co/yPfdH4A5Ax
Teachers deserve our thanks – and support. I’m partnering with @DonorsChoose and boosting all donations today by 50% to help students get back to learning! https://t.co/XGUknYVoTk https://t.co/1DJFW82cOp
News that polio has been detected in New York wastewater samples is an urgent reminder: until we #EndPolio for good, it remains a threat to us all. The global eradication strategy must be fully supported to protect people everywhere. https://t.co/qlnBofe9RL
Solving climate change is the hardest challenge humanity has ever faced but this would be a historic step forward. It represents our best chance to build an energy future in America that is cleaner, cheaper, and more secure. Let’s get it done. https://t.co/ldDyOApDg2
I've long admired his courage to ask tough questions and answer them in a way that is direct and entertaining. John’s new project, working to support maternal health, is worth checking out. https://t.co/66oHb8kPcF
I never thought of fighting poverty and disease as decreasing “world suck” and increasing awesome, but during our trip to Africa, @johngreen convinced me that it’s as good a description as any other. https://t.co/65dHI6glUd
We cannot look away from the impact climate change is already having on the most vulnerable. https://t.co/ouUtbcK0Mq
Jerad taught me how to make my own deerskin medicine bag while he explained the deeper meaning behind a Native tradition that goes back thousands of years. https://t.co/eJ2hN4IdaV
Jerad Koepp is the first Native educator to receive the Washington State Teacher of the Year award. I hope you’re as inspired by his work as I am. https://t.co/ea56uzvu2s
There’s never been a more important time to support teachers. @OERProject's goal is to empower them with free innovative curriculum and teaching tools: https://t.co/oGUPcZyNA8 https://t.co/o1ZcJ23cbb
I’m inspired by Jerad’s commitment to helping Native students embrace their culture and make the most of their talents. #backtoschool https://t.co/AUeEcMdEXd
Win or lose, I can’t think of a better way to spend a summer day than as a Pickler. https://t.co/0tld8ACX9n
Spending time with my best friend Warren never gets old. I’d flip Blizzards with you any day. https://t.co/f2xjQJ0lJz
During #AIDS2022, we're celebrating @GlobalFund partnerships that have helped cut AIDS-related deaths by 65%. But the fight isn’t over. Investing in the Global Fund can help save 20 million more lives by 2026 and help prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/56BpasJQpN
We're announcing the second phase of @TheADDF’s diagnostics accelerator. I’m hopeful that this new phase will make advances that help change the course of Alzheimer’s. https://t.co/VwsdNDsBDf
Now, we need Congress to act quickly. I’m optimistic the U.S. can deliver on a clean energy future, but there’s no time to waste.
Really excited to see Senators Schumer and Manchin come together in what could be a historic step forward for the climate. https://t.co/7QLZxmrybA
.@BenJohns_pb any tips for my form?
Fifty years ago, I started playing this little-known sport with a funny name. Now it’s all the rage. https://t.co/arQqmcZsly
Hey @Discovery, sharks are cool, but mosquitoes are deadly. Did you know mosquitoes kill more people in one day than sharks kill in 100 years? https://t.co/bxht8BA1rn
From Malawi to the United States, new cases of polio are a reminder that until we #EndPolio for good, it remains a threat to all of us. https://t.co/NbkqNQezgU
This is heartbreaking. The world had made so much progress before COVID. There’s a lot of work ahead to get back to, and eventually exceed, pre-pandemic vaccination levels. https://t.co/2TVuypQjod
Congratulations @narendramodi for yet another milestone of administering #200crorevaccinations. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Indian vaccine manufacturers and the Indian government for mitigating the impact of COVID19.  https://t.co/YeGUPsveL0
Mr. Mandela exemplified how we can fight for progress, diminish stigmas, and spread hope. He played a crucial role in the progress we have made so far against HIV/AIDs. I will never forget the example that he set.
This is one of my favorite photos ever. My dad, Mr. Mandela, and President Jimmy Carter hold infants born with HIV to dismiss the fear and stigma around touching people who live with the disease. https://t.co/uD91AEVHsf
Nelson Mandela's legacy lives on as a reminder that it’s possible to solve big challenges. I admired President Mandela for his courage to stand against apartheid and I came to know him personally for the fight against HIV/AIDs. https://t.co/fKs32VFiRI
Who better to recruit the next generation of clean tech innovators than Iron Man? https://t.co/QExn0CaLis
If we had stopped the COVID pandemic in less than 100 days, we could’ve saved over 98% of the lives lost. Here’s how we can prevent it from happening again: https://t.co/qsZHVFUi6d https://t.co/iMQNjqcZur
I have an obligation to return my resources to society in ways that have the greatest impact for reducing suffering and improving lives. And I hope others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.
As I look to the future, I plan to give virtually all of my wealth to the foundation. I will move down and eventually off of the list of the world’s richest people.
Although the foundation bears our names, basically half our resources have come from Warren Buffett. His incredible generosity is a huge reason why the foundation has been able to be so ambitious. I can never adequately express how much I appreciate his friendship and guidance. https://t.co/at7MvJKxQv
I am very proud of the foundation’s role in helping solve big problems like preventing pandemics, reducing childhood deaths, eradicating diseases, improving food security and climate adaptation, achieving gender equality, and improving educational outcomes.https://t.co/D8rJrdoPOE
With the support and guidance of our board, we plan to increase our spending from nearly $6 billion per year today to $9 billion per year by 2026. To help make this spending increase possible, I am transferring $20 billion to the foundation’s endowment this month. https://t.co/ybLMAKPx7I
Melinda and I started the @gatesfoundation in 2000 because we believed that every person should have the chance to live a healthy and productive life. That vision remains the same, but the great crises of our time require all of us to do more. https://t.co/QBT6FHMqEj
But I’m still optimistic. These setbacks are happening in the context of two decades’ worth of historic progress and I believe it is possible to mitigate the damage and get back to the progress the world was making.
The pandemic is one of the biggest setbacks in history. The war on Ukraine is a gigantic tragedy for the entire world. The damage from climate change is already worse than most models predicted. The U.S. has taken a huge step backwards for gender equality and women’s health.
Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse.
When I was 13, computer science changed the course of my life. I was really lucky to have access to a computer that early on. I hope this initiative will give every student the same opportunity. https://t.co/If2bV8YVFM
Fusion will need to be an important part of our zero-emissions future. That’s why the work that @energy_zap does is so exciting. https://t.co/JTYJuKJtwt
If you’re a big tennis fan like I am, @devisridhar’s profile on Althea Gibson is a grand slam. She was the first Black player to win Wimbledon. https://t.co/8wUBjNgsTL
Prime Minister Abe was a friend and partner of our foundation who helped save lives around the world by championing universal health coverage and programs like the Global Fund. I’m shocked and saddened by his death.
Happy 10th birthday to CRISPR, one of the most important inventions in medicine, biology, and agriculture. https://t.co/t0B0ctWPos
.@amortowles is one of my favorite storytellers. I was wowed by his writing in The Lincoln Highway. https://t.co/EyQSRJDMVj
“It’s also a reminder that it’s not just about having enough vaccines or therapeutics. It’s about figuring out how to help countries deploy them.” @ashishkjha https://t.co/7HnwAX7GY6
I got to join the @Breakthrough team to talk about the incredible work they’re doing to accelerate climate innovation. I’m lucky to work with such smart and dedicated individuals. https://t.co/cNe6QwfmOb
Today’s ruling makes it more challenging for the US to hit its climate goals. It’s now more important than ever for Congress to level the playing field for clean technologies.
Being in New York is always fun – you never know who you’ll run into. It was great meeting you and Namrata! https://t.co/qBykgcXDS6
Here’s progress worth celebrating. More people have bank accounts than ever before: https://t.co/B31XlJxkty https://t.co/b2EOjFsUlk
It’s great to see countries and partners jointly sign the Kigali Declaration. It wouldn't have been possible without Kigali Summit hosts @RwandaGov, @CombatNTDs &amp; @endmalaria, @WHO facilitators &amp; key donors like President @mohamedbinzayed whose commitment help advance the fight.
1.7 billion people are affected by debilitating Neglected Tropical Diseases. Thankfully, an extraordinary public private partnership, and the donation of over 14 billion drugs, has meant that we're a step closer to a future where NTDs are #NeglectedNoMore. https://t.co/OhuR3Q4NOs
You can find the answer here. https://t.co/BAFmNpHW4n
How many tons of hydrogen does the world use each year?
If you want to understand what’s going on with politics in the United States, Why We’re Polarized by @ezraklein is the book to pick up. https://t.co/rkDceLlCKT
This is a sad day. Reversing Roe v. Wade is an unjust and unacceptable setback. And it puts women’s lives at risk, especially the most disadvantaged.
Through renewed investments in malaria and NTDs, we can help end these endemic diseases, and prevent future pandemics. https://t.co/Aw9fIJHr2H
Daniel Boakye of @TheENDFund has spent 45 years working on solutions for neglected tropical diseases, including river blindness. As he says, “We have the tools we need. The priority now is to deploy them in the right way to get to elimination.” https://t.co/Mzdh5sOoCr
When most people think about what produces greenhouse gas emissions, they think about cars and electricity. But they add up to only about one third of the total. Clean hydrogen could help eliminate the rest: https://t.co/CtB8gnMB2Z https://t.co/WUocOWxKcr
The Power by @NaomiAllthenews raises timely questions about the way people are connected by gender, family, community, and country. https://t.co/N0CLt6p8vK
Important guidance from @TheADDF founder @a_hfillit outlining the path forward on Alzheimer’s: 
▪️ More – and better – biomarkers
▪️ Exploratory trials
▪️ Repurposed drugs
https://t.co/P9rvDauGk4
My advice is simple: read a lot and discover a skill you enjoy. For some, that means being great at science or a great communicator. There’s so much opportunity to do good in the world.
It made me think a lot about what I would tell my younger self. I remember this guy. A lot has changed since this photo, but I remember how excited I felt for the next chapter. https://t.co/8aJPHnxp31
I was recently asked what advice I would give to young people who want to make a positive impact on the world.
What a great meeting with WA’s teacher of the year, Jared Koepp. He taught me a lot about the challenges that Native students face. https://t.co/WBPqJuPqm1
I guess we finally ran out of microchips. https://t.co/dptfYIGl4k
Yesterday, I had a chance to spend the day focusing on climate – and the innovations that can prevent the very worst effects of climate change. https://t.co/0qswil630a
@jaramillogroup Very cool to hear about all your exciting research. Thanks for letting me be a jaramigo for the day!
@TheChemEngineer @gatesfoundation It was great to meet you yesterday!
I’m grateful for Warren’s gifts to support the foundation’s work and for our many years of friendship. When he decided in 2006 to make these gifts, it moved me to tears. It still does. https://t.co/JVfF4aUCZv
The fact is, we’ve never been closer to ending polio. The huge progress Pakistan has made in the fight against polio is a reminder for why the world cannot lose sight of this goal. https://t.co/TRobY770WZ
It really is mind-blowing how quickly safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines were made: https://t.co/al6j8osekU https://t.co/2ejR43pUZL
"The world has an opportunity to end polio in the next five years so that no child will have to suffer as I do from a disease that is entirely preventable.” @mindadentler https://t.co/fHf449a7Jk
Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors, @VaclavSmil. If you want a brief but thorough education in numeric thinking about many of the forces that shape human life, this is the book to read. You can download a free chapter of it here: https://t.co/db7Lmea4wR https://t.co/dBW8zlkndd
Multiple people told me to read The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson and I’m glad I listened – it’s terrific. Robinson presents a stimulating story on climate change, spanning decades and continents. It's packed with fascinating ideas: https://t.co/7N2z2hZtOz https://t.co/Ei0QyzBUUc
I’ve been a fan of @amortowles for a few years now and his recent novel The Lincoln Highway is fantastic. Set in 1954, he uses the story of two brothers to show that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as we might hope: https://t.co/3yfrJ5mgui https://t.co/4vw6IvbLFf
.@ezraklein's Why We’re Polarized is a fascinating look at human psychology. He argues that the increasing polarization in America stems from identity—the human instinct to let our group identities guide our decision-making: https://t.co/PHU4pQK555 https://t.co/Nrn9K7MtYk
I’m glad that I followed @jenngates1996’s recommendation for The Power by @NaomiAllthenews. I gained a more visceral sense of the abuse and injustice women experience today. The people who tackle these issues around the world are truly heroes: https://t.co/8fboqKDntn https://t.co/6VR4GIQ8Q1
I recently published a list of books you might want to read this summer. Each of the writers took a meaty subject and made it compelling without sacrificing any complexity: https://t.co/8fDkR0IWaj https://t.co/Wzqrjbpd9D
It’s amazing how much I learn from reading @TheEconomist. Here’s a fascinating article on new brain charts that could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier. https://t.co/WAEIf75KzB
@adarpoonawalla @gatesfoundation Glad you enjoyed the book. The Serum Institute has been a fantastic partner along with other Indian manufacturers to ensure that low-cost vaccines can help save lives in India and beyond.
Thank you @SenatorDurbin for the productive conversation on preparing for and preventing the next pandemic. https://t.co/F6racTdSYo
What if you could visit a museum exhibit about the last pandemic the world ever faced – COVID-19 – fifty years in the future? https://t.co/NDiPnkoKj4
.@mgrace_andrews of @Project_Vesta is using the natural mineral olivine and oceans to remove a trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. #WorldOceansDay https://t.co/cGQaC9D6TC
No matter where I am, I always have a stack of books close by. Here are five that stuck with me. https://t.co/EAu9eN1lDA
These heroes are doing incredible work. https://t.co/lGSCMsI7gE
The innovators at @Ecocem have already reduced CO2 emissions in Europe by over 14 million tons. https://t.co/BbUB0svCOD
The brilliant team behind the @_Oceanbird_ could reduce carbon emissions in the sailing industry by up to 90% using clean wind power technology. https://t.co/TPePKtIwpm
As Head of Operations of @CFS_energy, @RocketJoy is working to harness the same energy source that powers the stars to create clean energy here on Earth. https://t.co/54XrO6DicP
Geochemist @mgrace_andrews of @Vestas is exploring how the mineral olivine can be spread across oceans to remove a trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. https://t.co/iZn4jSef7B
Meet some of the brilliant people behind the breakthroughs that could help the world get to net-zero carbon emissions.
Kim (@DaalenKim) was nominated for her outstanding research and her wider activism for global health. Just look at how much she’s accomplished so far. https://t.co/N1NguPWc4N
Cynthia (@cyncoso) is an outstanding scientist, researcher, teacher, and leader. She supports hundreds of students through the African Society of Cambridge University and co-founded @africansinstem.
Reetika’s research explores gender violence and the climate crisis – lifting up the experiences of Dalit and Adivasi girls. Here’s a look at @reetiks’s award-winning comic book. https://t.co/QFo6VngtLP
Even though my dad is no longer with us, his wisdom and generosity lives on through the work of @Gates_Cambridge scholars. This year, 3 exceptional scholars received the Bill Gates Sr. Prize for outstanding research and leadership. https://t.co/OtbC5UtbEP
Earlier this year, I made my first trip ever to Pakistan to learn more about the country’s incredible efforts to wipe out polio: https://t.co/2odxH71hbu https://t.co/C3LK5fYGcH
It was great to catch up with @PCMag 40 years after our first interview.
How it's going: https://t.co/f88xx51qFn
How it started: https://t.co/DbpuFyVUVj https://t.co/e236TIJhXI
The greatest medical breakthrough of this pandemic is the creation of COVID-19 vaccines that use mRNA. Here are 4 steps to develop, manufacture, and distribute vaccines even faster next time. https://t.co/cJylwQvbBQ
To meet the world’s climate goals, clean energy technology needs to be affordable, attractive, and accessible to all. https://t.co/R04oAdC2ka
Just like we have a robust system to prevent and extinguish fires, there needs to be an equally effective system to identify and respond to disease outbreaks. This firefighting comparison is a useful way to understand the amazing work of @sofoniaskt: https://t.co/QlXHoJtHGT https://t.co/VUBcBVGFVu
I can’t believe this was 15 years ago. I always enjoyed the @allthingsd conference. https://t.co/L4fIBNYNPU
@waltmossberg @Kodak Reconnecting with Steve was fantastic. And for the record, I wasn’t reluctant to take the photo. But I do wish I had an opportunity to run a comb through my hair first.
Incredible. @lionheart1759
https://t.co/6PqLbrJgz8
I recently met with 33 graduate students and a few leading scientists about how to make sure disease outbreaks don’t go global: https://t.co/nDHQh9sOLE https://t.co/3DSbMvnO7V
While there are many great commencement speeches, I found this one from my friend Reid particularly insightful. https://t.co/AHkDOwHGoF
@mansukhmandviya It was great to meet Dr @mansukhmandviya and exchange perspectives on global health. India's success with the vaccination drive and the use of technology to drive health outcomes at scale offers many lessons for the world.
Happy to meet Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon and members of his government today in Madrid. Great to see his leadership and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, particularly more equity in global health, climate change and food security. https://t.co/gCUdvKr4jj
The school shooting in Texas is heartbreaking. No parent should worry that their child isn’t safe at school. We must come together and act now so this never happens again.
Not long ago, the world increased aid for global health during a time of crisis. We must do so again. https://t.co/zAOZ1tbKcw
.@PardisSabeti is working to detect pathogens earlier and stop pandemics in the their tracks. https://t.co/g9ejMe3O2B
Movies like Outbreak nailed it when they imagined a global disease-fighting team who is ready to respond to a crisis on a moment’s notice. Now we need to make it a reality. https://t.co/Yn22HFLMwx
Ruth’s discovery of rotavirus saved millions of lives. And learning about rota is what inspired us to launch @GatesFoundation. Ruth was a real hero. https://t.co/46MzfU2zDP
I had a great time answering questions on @Reddit yesterday about pandemic prevention, climate change, farmland, my cell phone, and much more. Here are some highlights. https://t.co/k1BRX78eta
I’m answering your questions now on @Reddit: https://t.co/QKKfUUTiFt https://t.co/sAYwcyINyT
Hey, @Reddit, it’s been a while. Ask me anything at 10:30AM Pacific Time.
This warehouse is cool – for many reasons. https://t.co/siqvwnzo2D
I hope the spirit of Paul Farmer’s work lives on for generations. https://t.co/hADcViqog2
I have appreciated our conversations over the years and your perspective about the importance of staying prepared. https://t.co/qguHIDYkwT
It was an honor to speak (virtually) at the #GlobalCOVIDSummit today about the urgent action needed to end this pandemic and prevent the next. I'm grateful for the leadership from the US, Belize, Germany, Indonesia and Senegal. https://t.co/18CywpaFjU
Bono, you’re just as amazing a philanthropist as you are a friend. Working and learning together has been one of my greatest joys. https://t.co/5qQJVcIkV4
I can't wait to read this. https://t.co/5ErEXhsJ5G
We will continue working with partners and do all we can to ensure none of us have to deal with a pandemic again.
The Gates Foundation is coming together today for the first time in two years, and I am lucky to be on Teams to see everyone and thank them for their hard work.
I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care.
I've tested positive for COVID. I'm experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts' advice by isolating until I'm healthy again.
World-changing ideas require bold thinkers and doers to transform them into reality. These new Advisory Group members for the @gatesfoundation’s Goalkeepers initiative are changing the world. https://t.co/xkzo8ot48W
Katalin Kariko (@kkariko) saw the potential of mRNA to save lives when few others did–and she was willing to fight tooth and nail to pursue it: https://t.co/NLmWgQM8Lc https://t.co/tX6qquOe5N
Thank you for having me, @EmmanuelMacron, and for your commitment to tackling some of the world's toughest challenges, like climate change and better health everywhere in the world. I’m excited to continue working towards a future without pandemics. https://t.co/ZLYRUzEDLi
John’s leadership at @AfricaCDC has been remarkable – especially during the last two years. @PEPFAR’s work has saved tens of millions of lives, and there are many reasons to be hopeful about HIV prevention and treatment in the future. https://t.co/sV6DCPFpi5
If we’re going to prevent the next pandemic, the world needs the infectious disease equivalent of firefighters. Also in this video: a cute puppy. https://t.co/KDg2650nhe
@ShereenBhan @CNBCTV18Live Thanks for having me!
This is amazing, John and Ann. It’s great to see you supporting the next generation of innovators—the people we’re all counting on to make clean-energy breakthroughs. https://t.co/rVJYDuY7ce
It was an honor to meet front line heroes like Laura. Your heroic work is an inspiration to us all. https://t.co/d0Nc9Bchbu
I also had a chance to meet up with Gates Foundation Goalkeepers @DanielleAlakija, @abcholmes, @seyiakiwowo, @ThokoPooley, @je1bc, and Our World in Data's @MaxCRoser. https://t.co/SdMkxE9vhO
What a day! I had a great time in London chatting with @amolrajan, @DrWaheedArian, and Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert about my new book. https://t.co/dJf4jfy39u
Thanks, @TrevorNoah for the thoughtful conversation. I always appreciate your smart questions (and smarter jokes) about these really important issues. https://t.co/3rsttVmDMo
If we’re going to make COVID-19 the last pandemic, we need the GERM team: https://t.co/VegAzRnjBE https://t.co/0CaQezG5dV
My new book, How to Prevent the Next Pandemic, is available now. Proceeds will be donated to Partners in Health in memory of Dr. Paul Farmer, who inspired the world with his commitment to saving lives: https://t.co/T5Nk5TVRJ2 https://t.co/4lhapJiMbw
I was shocked to wake up to the news this morning. A reversal of Roe v. Wade would set us back 50 years and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable women in society.

I support a woman's right to make their own decisions about their health care.
My new book comes out tomorrow – but @GatesNotes Insiders can get an early sneak peek and download a free chapter now: https://t.co/6cQv2FwB4W https://t.co/QwbjHOnywy
No one wants to live through this again – and we don’t have to. As @larrybrilliant says: Outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics are optional. https://t.co/RSdJCbDyd3
I’ve been lucky to spend time with, and learn from, many extraordinary teachers over the years, like these incredible Washington State teachers. I appreciate their dedication and resilience. #TeacherAppreciationWeek https://t.co/aZeLqEKFkz
The world can make COVID-19 the last pandemic: https://t.co/b3bHaQ3eLr https://t.co/wnKIfARZzh
The world wasn’t ready for COVID, but we can choose to be ready next time. https://t.co/ghjikJDkPf
I’m excited to chat with one of my favorite thinkers @FareedZakaria next week at @92Y! https://t.co/5tkkpBucjA
To avoid another COVID-19 – or worse – the world needs a full-time, paid team whose entire job is to prevent pandemics. I call it GERM: https://t.co/jvpjjg1jUY
I’m looking forward to this chat with @amolrajan at @howtoacademy and @penguinlive. https://t.co/mw5OF9f8Aq
The best way to prevent pneumonia is to vaccinate children against the pathogens that cause it. This is an impressive effort. #LongLifeForAll @MoHFW_INDIA https://t.co/G1TOdGuDnZ
Giving a TED talk is always a memorable (and nerve-wracking!) experience. Beyond the talk, I also got to listen to the stories of frontline workers and catch up with some of the people working to make the world a more equitable place: https://t.co/dTRJk1uJGM
Each day, polio workers around the world cross mountains and deserts to bring vaccines to kids. It’s up to us to match their dedication with our support. #EndPolio https://t.co/zfnxgjKT6A
Building a software company is nothing compared to building a Roman fire bucket. I tried my hand at it for my latest TED Talk: https://t.co/kKsR0yKIhV https://t.co/cV9lphEFtO
The Global Fund is one of the kindest things people have ever done for one another. Replenishing it will lower malaria cases by almost two thirds in just four years, strengthen health systems, and help ensure COVID-19 is the last pandemic. #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/cEKaxoI2Pv
Happy World Book Day! I try to read every day, whether I have a busy day at the office or am out for a hike. It’s one of my favorite ways to learn new things and better understand the world. https://t.co/cW71Lsv8Zr
Seven years ago, I gave a TED Talk about how the world wasn’t ready for the next epidemic. A lot has changed since then: https://t.co/3oT8MJIYrO
We can’t reach zero carbon emissions without innovation. In this new series, you’ll meet some people who are on the cutting edge of clean energy: 
#EarthDay https://t.co/o6CISr0GD2
Interesting article on how Liberia’s health workers use data to provide crucial insights and stop diseases from spreading: https://t.co/vKT5si3kHR
I hope Namzi is feeling better. Her comics are great! https://t.co/P8nKWRy4bY
One of the surprises of the pandemic is how long it took to develop effective treatments—few people thought there would be vaccines before COVID medicines. In this first excerpt from my new book I suggest ways to speed things up during future outbreaks. https://t.co/ShtJkmrPbC
This rocks. https://t.co/ASw6Zsvo2Z
One of the best parts of my job is learning from innovators and entrepreneurs taking on some of the world's greatest challenges. They make me optimistic about the world’s ability to get to net-zero carbon emissions: https://t.co/1wNjdBJOlJ
Preventing the next pandemic is not cheap, but it'll save lives and money in the long run. The IMF estimates that COVID will cost nearly $14 trillion. We can save trillions by spending billions. https://t.co/uaIhdLHD4u
This week, I got to do what every nerd dreams of – talk about ideas and learn from others doing big things. I believe that with good ideas and collaboration, we can make COVID the last pandemic. 
 
Plus, it’s not every day you can say thanks for coming to my TED Talk. https://t.co/1qAx64z334
By May of 2021, more than 115,000 frontline workers died taking care of COVID patients. At #TED2022, we discussed lessons learned that will help us be smarter next time, and not repeat the past. https://t.co/Ef3jLHIrrw
I'm excited to take the stage at #TED2022 and share a plan to make COVID-19 the last pandemic. https://t.co/0Xvs6v2vsX
I recently had a chance to check out some of the latest devices and experiences in augmented reality. It was a lot of fun to see how far the hardware has come. https://t.co/vfZfALQuXV
Solving for Zero is an excellent overview of the complex challenge of climate change and an inspiring look at some of the most promising solutions. I’m glad I got to be a part of it and encourage you to take a look: https://t.co/xuAJIV6c42 https://t.co/Lyi1UshH9j
The latest #ClimateReport is an important reminder of the work ahead. I’m especially encouraged by the focus on the breakthroughs we need to avoid a climate disaster. (The word “innovation” appears 4,989 times!) https://t.co/U1xJ7Xqzm7
No one was a better or more tireless advocate for improving global health than Paul. https://t.co/TV6KVUOLx7
Bed nets might be simple tools, but they’re one of the best weapons against malaria. https://t.co/mZuC4uQyJR
There’s a lot to learn from poop: https://t.co/5BhkSraHgQ
Bono is humanity’s rock star and I’m fortunate to call him my friend. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. https://t.co/QssGXMeBdv
Wild polio virus returning to Malawi reminds us that strong health systems are critical for ending disease, stopping re-emergence of diseases we thought were gone, and preventing new diseases from spreading: https://t.co/iczu84yaKp
Young people are right – it’s not too late to avoid a climate disaster: https://t.co/AsniMSbEv6
What a lovely bake, Ruby. You deserve a Paul Hollywood handshake for that one! https://t.co/XwRzaQwkNC
I have enough nostalgia to go around. John Roach was a true pioneer of the industry, and I’m grateful to have known him. https://t.co/9ZbkcYYGOD
Changing mindsets is never easy, but Sudha Varghese empowers girls to believe in themselves and see their potential for greatness: https://t.co/IJ0LM8wJHd https://t.co/qOR3gsGV6s
In February 2020, we had a degree of optimism that the world was better prepared to respond to COVID-19. Two years later, we gathered to discuss lessons learned that might help us prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/k5zZndEebw
A world without tuberculosis is attainable if we deliver effective diagnostics &amp; treatment to all who need it. Fully funding The Global Fund will get us on track to end TB and save 20 million more lives. https://t.co/1PbBpDBls8
Madeleine Albright made history in so many ways during her lifetime, including as the first female Secretary of State. Today the world lost an advocate for peace and a visionary who believed in our common humanity. https://t.co/oOvw2bjYIG
Every day I’m reminded of how my dad’s wisdom, generosity, and compassion lives on in the many people he influenced and inspired around the world: https://t.co/JfsS3Go37B https://t.co/AuO43mvGOF
Sudha Varghese runs a school in Bihar, India that teaches students how to stand up for themselves and see their own potential for greatness. https://t.co/dlicoBdTRJ https://t.co/bs39Ia6PvJ
Shumaila Rehamani is a polio vaccinator in Pakistan. She talks with families and community leaders to answer all their questions about the importance of vaccination. She makes sure every child in her community is protected from this disease. https://t.co/jfhzKmjqia https://t.co/924Ban8ONT
Mamello Makhele is a nurse-midwife working to improve health care for women in rural Lesotho, where there are high rates of maternal mortality. Thanks to her incredible work, many women are healthier today in Lesotho. https://t.co/NVGya9UAf8
Brooke Brown, the 2021 Washington State Teacher of the Year, helps high school seniors explore their identity. She is a phenomenal teacher and was kind enough to show me one of her favorite lessons to teach. https://t.co/Niw2gPMxCl https://t.co/PfLAqkplQh
Kakenya Ntaiya founded @KakenyasDream to enable girls’ education and end harmful traditional practices like child marriage. Her story is a powerful example of how one person’s act of bravery can spark dramatic change. https://t.co/qrEJrqOrwD https://t.co/209Cx2e266
I've been lucky to meet and learn from so many changemakers. These incredible women continue to inspire me. ⬇️
One of the most significant ways my dad’s spirit continues is through the @Gates_Cambridge Scholarship. Of all the grants he was involved in at our foundation, this one was always his favorite. https://t.co/1oFsiEllxn
By acting now and funding organizations like @CEPIvaccines, we can help ensure the world never again experiences the hardship of a pandemic. I’m encouraged by the new commitments to groundbreaking R&amp;D made at the Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit. https://t.co/KedWbFzTaC
In a crisis, we can always look for the helpers—the people who are putting their lives on the line to aid refugees and victims of the invasion—and support them. I’m proud to support the UN’s refugee agency and urge the global community to do the same. https://t.co/5fkRU6UmCK
It’s gut-wrenching to see the people of Ukraine suffering so much. The world feels especially heavy right now, with each day bringing news of families torn apart in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and so many other places.
I’m optimistic about our ability to prevent the next pandemic. We have learned so much from COVID, and the innovations have been tremendous. https://t.co/QDfUnEbYeJ
The Global Fund is one of the best investments in global health. Fully funding its programs for the next 3 years is critical to ending HIV, TB, and malaria while helping ensure COVID-19 is the last pandemic. https://t.co/t4N4LhlaUb
At the end of the day, Paul’s most lasting impact can be found in the patients he loved so dearly—all of the people who are alive today because he dedicated his life to helping them. https://t.co/W8jVF6rcS0
His work will continue through Partners in Health, the incredible organization he co-founded. It is a phenomenal legacy.
Paul was never happier than when he was caring for patients in one of the clinics he helped create. My heart goes out to his family and friends, his colleagues, and all the people whose lives he touched.
What a devastating loss. Paul is a hero, and I was fortunate to call him a friend. I have never known anyone who was more passionate about reducing the world’s worst inequities in health—or who did more to live by his values. https://t.co/8PWPdGHe7A
It has been over a year since wild polio paralyzed a child in Pakistan, presenting an incredible opportunity to stop this disease for good. I traveled to Pakistan to learn from their polio program leaders. https://t.co/OgEiuD5bFj
Thank you @ImranKhanPTI for the productive discussions on the steps being taken in Pakistan to eliminate polio. I’m encouraged by the country’s commitment to eradication and am optimistic that if everyone remains vigilant, we can #endpolio. https://t.co/cMAw3ZfDxr
I’m hopeful that the world can come together to end this pandemic and prevent the next one. Thanks Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, and @davidfarrier for the great conversation. https://t.co/24IHu2YHxq
The goal of no more pandemics ever is ambitious, but the progress we’ve made over the last two years has already set us on a path to success: https://t.co/mmeGMNrTZs https://t.co/3KsRhEZhNh
I’m more optimistic than ever that we can one day stop Alzheimer’s because of research like this. https://t.co/yMmt8m4hPP
I believe that COVID-19 can be the last pandemic. ‘How to Prevent the Next Pandemic’ will explain why. https://t.co/aLGabnIcmx
Science fiction can help expand our understanding by pushing the limits of what is possible. https://t.co/PKf8fwEvbj
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation @IHME_UW found that improving trust could make a critical difference when it comes to ending this pandemic and preventing the next one. https://t.co/wjRH4tvtUK
Significant climate progress is possible in 2022 if we commit to bold action. With the support of our growing community of @Breakthrough Energy partners, we can accelerate the commercialization of the critical climate technologies we need to spark the green industrial revolution. https://t.co/yrjGK6Vbw9
The London Declaration on NTDs helped dozens of countries eliminate diseases &amp; reach hundreds of millions more people with treatments. On #WorldNTDDay I welcome the Kigali Declaration to build on this success through strong country leadership. https://t.co/bYAh6hfxu3
Strengthening health systems is critical to preventing future pandemics. @exemplarshealth shows how countries like Senegal and India are building resilient health infrastructures. https://t.co/loQ6R8kzY0
We’ve built an incredible organization in the @gatesfoundation over two decades and I’m excited about the next chapter in our history. Our new board members will help us build a world where every person has an opportunity to lead a healthy, productive life https://t.co/EHJwqUOAPa https://t.co/e4mgv1MMaN
Kakenya Ntaiya bravely defied local traditions to make a different plan for her future and her community. In a society where young girls’ lives are often decided for them, she founded @KakenyasDream to educate girls and end practices like child marriage: https://t.co/ydgG43PCY3 https://t.co/gCx9TKfhUo
One person’s act of bravery can spark dramatic change in hundreds of lives. @KakenyaN’s story is a powerful example. https://t.co/jfqLInI7Me
This is an important reminder from @rajpanjabi. The world should not have to choose between saving lives from COVID-19 and saving lives from malaria. It’s possible to do both. https://t.co/AIheJzLsK5
I wholeheartedly agree with Larry's view that all companies need to be actively preparing for their net zero transition - shareholders, employees, customers, communities, and regulators expect it. https://t.co/x0xPNS5I8A
European Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU and I discussed the importance of multilateral partnerships like @CEPIvaccines in ending this pandemic and preventing another. https://t.co/NGk7eFpul7
To have any hope of reaching net zero and halting the progress of climate change, we need deep and comprehensive collaboration between the public and private sectors worldwide. I was encouraged by today’s discussions about how to accelerate innovation. https://t.co/VHFFOSykZk
The omicron surge is an unfortunate reminder that the only way to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 somewhere is to eliminate it everywhere. That’s why @gatesfoundation is joining @wellcometrust to renew our investment in @CEPIvaccines. https://t.co/flVoKq3H3l
Genomic sequencing is a critical tool that will help us fight COVID-19 and prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/lCP74qexkB
The fight to eradicate HIV is far from over, but incredible progress has been made through scientific innovation, activism, and collective global action. These lessons provide a path forward with COVID-19 and hope for preventing the next pandemic. https://t.co/ztb8d6BHZP
ICYMI here’s a recap of my conversation with @devisridhar. We chatted about this pandemic, how to prevent the next one, and a few things in between. https://t.co/UKOGoXm9EL
Thanks @devisridhar for taking the time today to discuss omicron, vaccines, and how the world can come together to prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/WY5P7xluwe
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov @trvrb .@DrTedros  has started the conversation about how we avoid the next pandemic which is important. I appreciate your work on this. We can do a lot better next time!!#
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov A more transmissive variant is not likely but we have been surprised a lot during this pandemic. Omicron will create a lot of immunity at least for the next year. @trvrb  tracks the genetics really well. We may have to take yearly shots for Covid for some time.
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov As countries experience their Omicron wave health systems will be challenged. Most of the severe cases will be unvaccinated people. Once Omicron goes through a country then the rest of the year should see far fewer cases so Covid can be treated more like seasonal flu.
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov The data is pretty strong that it came from another species which is true for most pandemics. People will continue to speculate on this and we should make sure labs are careful. There will be future outbreaks coming from other species so we need to invest in being ready. #
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov I am optimistic about polio eradication - we are close. Malaria, HIV, Nutrition, will take a lot longer but better tools are coming. Education also needs innovation - it is behind where global health is particularly for girls.#
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov From 2000 to the start of the pandemic we made strong progress on health and other goals. The pandemic is a huge setback - including rich countries not focusing on the needs of developing countries as much. I hope we can reverse that.
@devisridhar @gavi @WHO @CDCgov People like you and I and Tony Fauci have been subject to a lot of misinformation. I didn't expect that. Some of it like me putting chips in arms doesn't make sense to me - why would I want to do that?#
@devisridhar @gavi Trusted authorities like @WHO  and @CDCgov need more resources to see the pandemic early (surveillance) and to communicate better. Social media got behind on trying to get factual information out - there will be a lot of debate about how to do better on that...
@devisridhar @gavi Do you think the world will come together to get ready for the next one? I hope so but I am not sure.#
@devisridhar @gavi Also some countries did a better job of reducing mobility, using masks and protecting the elderly.

We weren't prepared - no practice in advance.#
@devisridhar @gavi A few countries like Australia moved fast to diagnose cases at scale and isolate people who were infected. They were able to limit deaths dramatically. Once the numbers get large in a country it is too late. So the first few months made a lot of difference.
@devisridhar When we have adequate supply then tiered pricing is used where the rich countries pay a lot more than middle income and low income pay the least which is funded by @gavi. When supply is limited rich countries have to not outbid the others so governments are key to this. #
@devisridhar mRna vaccines still can't meet all the demand so figuring out who gets what is complicated.#
@devisridhar During 2021 the supply of vaccines was limited and they mostly went to wealthy countries. Now we have a lot of supply overall and the problems are logistics and demand. The health systems in developing countries are a limiting factor.
@devisridhar The vaccines we have prevent severe disease and death very well but they are missing two key things.

First they still allow infections ("breakthrough") and the duration appears to be limited.

We need vaccines that prevent re-infection and have many years of duration.#
I'm excited to talk with @DeviSridhar today about her work at the University of Edinburgh Medical School and @GlobalHealthGP, and to answer some of your questions about what we’ve been learning recently about the pandemic. #
Through my foundation work I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to talk to—and learn from—experts in many different fields. Many of my conversations recently have been about the omicron variant and how to prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/jYR0KjX4Cx
Understanding how the connections in our brains give rise to consciousness and our ability to learn may help lead to great breakthroughs in the way we solve the world’s hardest problems. This is one of the most fascinating books I read this year. https://t.co/UaSQV1jbBg
.@WalterIsaacson is one of my favorite authors. I was eager to read his latest book about CRISPR and its inventor Jennifer Doudna: https://t.co/qD9QASvwHx https://t.co/ZiWiKjVjCq
Heroes like @PumlaNtlabati are spreading important information, and hope, across South Africa with the help of an unusual and innovative tool: https://t.co/vBSMvpv6Lt https://t.co/euBp7fM2PF
We have some, but not all, of the tools we need to hit our target of limiting global warming to less than 2 degrees. We need to prioritize closing that gap if we’re going to avoid a climate disaster: https://t.co/h6wqiZVgph https://t.co/Mj3df3OVl0
The world has lost a hero. Archbishop Desmond Tutu led with his values, empathy and optimism. He put everyone he met at ease with his incredible laugh and energy. He inspired me with his sense of purpose to build peace out of the struggle of oppression. I will miss him greatly.
One of my favorite holiday traditions is sharing books with family and friends. Here are 5 books I loved reading this year: https://t.co/lhvffVsmgC
Mamello Makhele is a hero from Lesotho who traveled by foot and donkey to bring health services to women in need during the pandemic. Her story is nothing short of inspiring: https://t.co/UyI4x0VxhK https://t.co/3MLP5nvm5l
I know it’s frustrating to go into another holiday season with COVID looming over us. But it won’t be like this forever. Someday the pandemic will end, and the better we look after each other, the sooner that time will come.
If there’s good news here, it’s that omicron moves so quickly that once it becomes dominant in a country, the wave there should last less than 3 months. Those few months could be bad, but I still believe if we take the right steps, the pandemic can be over in 2022.
There will be more breakthrough cases in people who are vx’d, which sounds concerning but is purely a factor of how many people are vx’d and how fast this variant is spreading. Vaccines are designed to prevent people from getting seriously ill or dying &amp; are doing that well.
In the meantime, we all have to look out for each other, especially the most vulnerable, whether they live down the street or in another country. That means wearing masks, avoiding big indoor gatherings, and getting vaccinated. Getting a booster gives the best protection.
The big unknown is how sick omicron makes you. We need to take it seriously until we know more about it. Even if it’s only half as severe as delta, it will be the worst surge we have seen so far because it’s so infectious.
Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. It will soon be in every country in the world.
Just when it seemed like life would return to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Omicron will hit home for all of us. Close friends of mine now have it, and I’ve canceled most of my holiday plans.
In Tanzania, health workers and community members are serving as disease detectives with a new app called Afyadata: https://t.co/OFv7JDpQNZ https://t.co/Yww8sjnYbB
I spoke to Prime Minister @Kishida230 about his new global health strategy and Japan’s commitment to the world’s poorest people. I’m encouraged to see this pledge and Japan’s recent leadership of the @WBG_IDA and Nutrition for Growth summits. https://t.co/7KsiYg4lcy
The Omicron variant is concerning, but the world is better prepared to tackle potentially bad variants than at any other point in the pandemic. Here’s why I’m still hopeful the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is finally in sight: https://t.co/4GVMtiZsuv https://t.co/03y1Or6Ge3
Great to meet with @MohamedbinZayed again to recognize Niger’s progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. His commitment to this fight, to polio eradication and to disease elimination at large will help save millions of lives. https://t.co/wjuVLJo5qL
This order signed by President Biden signals a strong commitment to deploying the solutions we need to get to net-zero and avoid a climate disaster.  https://t.co/PlOfS1L3ih
2021 was an incredibly hard year for many people, including me, but there are reasons to be optimistic that 2022 will be better: https://t.co/BxF6Q4K9Mq https://t.co/C0SdhYxKg8
Better nutrition can lead to shifts in health and productivity—boosting prosperity for families, communities, and economies. At the N4G2021 in Tokyo, I announced our support for @UNICEF’s nutrition fund to ensure tools to combat malnutrition are available to those in need. https://t.co/fsYcv9nDAP
2021 has been a year of big transitions for me, but it hasn’t changed why I love the work I do. Here are four things I’m thinking about heading into next year. https://t.co/z8TvzoJGsJ
The groundbreaking RTS,S vaccine will help save tens of thousands of children and is paving the way for a new pipeline of tools to #EndMalaria. https://t.co/IKnNlwHuPP
Robots will play a huge part in our future, and fiction like Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun is a great way to explore what that might mean. https://t.co/qlotAHk0ST
Accelerating long-duration energy storage innovation can significantly reduce annual CO2 emissions and lay the foundation for a net-zero economy by 2050. https://t.co/P2I5OcQEXa
The @gatesfoundation is supporting GIISER which is working to increase the in-country capacity for rapid evaluation of variants on the African continent. This will help us better understand variants of concern and how the current vaccines may perform. https://t.co/yz9XWS4LWH
South Africa did the right thing by reporting these cases. They have invested heavily in R&amp;D including genomic sequencing capabilities which have made it possible to quickly identify variants, like Omicron, and help the world respond appropriately.
Experts like Trevor Bedford have done an excellent job explaining what scientists have learned so far about the new variant of concern known as Omicron. https://t.co/cix77NasZs
I made this video a few months ago to help explain what happens when a virus mutates. You can read more about the ways in which new variants are (and aren’t) complicating the pandemic here: https://t.co/luwOHz0hbJ https://t.co/l058kxZHgZ
I usually read a lot of non-fiction books, but lately I’ve found myself drawn back to the kinds of novels I would’ve loved as a kid. These were some of my favorites this year: https://t.co/ef6sg8MTdV

Which do you like better?
There’s lots of speculation about what Shakespeare’s life was really like, but we do know that his son died at age 11. Hamnet shares the story of how grief tore the Shakespeare family apart. https://t.co/KrNPsGvcXv
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with science fiction. But @andyweirauthor’s latest book Project Hail Mary is a fun read even if you aren’t a sci-fi fan. I finished the whole thing in one weekend. https://t.co/Ctv8WCNriN
I read a lot of great books this year. These were some of my favorites. https://t.co/t5AzHkm1z6
I really enjoyed reading these five books this year, and I think you will too: https://t.co/ClGjkmM3Xh https://t.co/tUsbGopcbH
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since the 4004 kickstarted the PC era. I still remember reading about its release with Paul and dreaming about how the world's first microprocessor might shape the future. https://t.co/7MDhGok7t5
About 3.6 billion people—nearly half of the world’s population—lack toilets or use unsafe sanitation. This #WorldToiletDay, I’m optimistic this sanitation crisis can be solved. https://t.co/ILNnK3ZkGA
2021 saw incredible innovation in health and climate. I am excited about many of these advancements and look forward to seeing what’s next. https://t.co/kBGnl5KIq8
I love the message in @JohnDoerr’s new book that in order to eliminate the Green Premiums, we need to make a scalable plan now: https://t.co/sOJsZ5GTRE https://t.co/C5UvjbkeiD
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is an important step on America’s path to achieving net-zero emissions. But the job is not done. Congress should also pass the Build Back Better Act to help accelerate development of the climate solutions we need. https://t.co/hj6MmU2Mx0
Data sharing and global collaboration move us closer to new #Alzheimers diagnostics, treatments, and cures. I’m optimistic about what lies ahead: https://t.co/SazZfc4H7d https://t.co/2D06dYqLXJ
We still have a lot of work to do, but the conversation I heard at the #COP26 climate summit left me feeling optimistic that we can avoid a climate disaster: https://t.co/zLtlcPd2Ux https://t.co/JB3aNbTsAw
Data on student outcomes can help institutional leaders and policymakers better understand the economic value that colleges deliver to students. This new tool makes that data publicly available—a critical step toward a more equitable higher ed system. https://t.co/o3C7TcHG9N
Poverty and the world’s top global health problems are closely connected. By improving one, we can make progress towards fixing the other: https://t.co/t439RWZba2 https://t.co/Rcq40MlaXc
The effects of climate change are affecting many aspects of our lives. By working to minimize its effects, we are also working to improve global health. However, ending malaria needs to (and should) happen faster: https://t.co/t439RWZba2 https://t.co/jp5OK6SVaC
Nobody can be an expert in all things at once. To end malaria—or any disease—leaders from around the world need to collaborate to make sustainable progress: https://t.co/t439RWZba2 https://t.co/il2Q5eRjjR
I recently had the chance to meet 36 incredible graduate students working to #endmalaria. Here are some of my favorite questions they asked.
To tackle the biggest global health challenges, all countries must have access to vaccines and other health innovations. This $150M commitment from the foundation and @sida will help low- and middle-income countries get the essential supplies they need. https://t.co/BHHp2N6mH0
I recently met with 36 remarkable graduate students who made me more optimistic than ever that we can #EndMalaria. https://t.co/Sua3bsxuJl
Many thanks to @YoYo_Ma for helping us spotlight the Grand Challenges in Global Health - and for this beautiful performance with the @gatesfoundation's own Chris Karp. It’s always fun to find out your colleague has a hidden talent. https://t.co/w4ipdHPtv0
Setting concrete goals is a critical first step to solving any problem. I’m impressed by @JohnDoerr’s approach to identifying the objectives and key results needed to track our progress on climate. https://t.co/LIJTxggTbd
COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic threat the world faces. I spoke to the #GrandChallenges community about the ambitious innovation agenda we need to end this crisis and be ready to respond to the next. https://t.co/VqGYfiOjQ4
Getting to zero carbon emissions isn’t optional. After #COP26, I am optimistic that we can meet the challenge. https://t.co/usp4V6VqCK
I’m proud that @Breakthrough Energy is a part of the First Movers Coalition. Our efforts with @wef, @ClimateEnvoy, and other partners will help to scale the clean technologies that will become the foundation of our net-zero future. https://t.co/TKm6ArTskA
Demand for syringes has skyrocketed to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines. Increasing production of auto-disable syringes will help ensure low- and middle-income countries have the tools they need to deliver routine and COVID vaccines. https://t.co/Acou25JVf5
I’m grateful for the leadership of our @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst public and private sector partners. By taking coordinated, courageous climate action, we can lower Green Premiums and deploy the clean technologies that will help us reach net zero. https://t.co/WIiWOwwBZK
Getting to zero emissions will be the hardest thing people have ever done. This was a great conversation about the power of innovation and what the world can accomplish if we work together. https://t.co/aF1dHBlclm
I was truly inspired to hear @Vinisha27738476 speak at #COP26 this week. Her optimism and passion for innovation makes me hopeful that we can avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/AFPskeuyne
Thank you, @SecGranholm for your leadership. The commitment of @ENERGY and the innovate spirit of our National Labs will drive the breakthroughs we need to help the whole world get to #NetZero. https://t.co/RutwW0EFoH
Public-private collaborations will be critical to reducing emissions and achieving our 2050 climate goals. Our work with @MICleanEnergyRD will help us do just that. https://t.co/RH5nPZhKrd
I’m excited about @Breakthrough Energy’s expanded work with @MICleanEnergyRD. Thank you, @JonathanWNV for your partnership. https://t.co/p04UE7gyjv
Thank you, @KensingtonRoyal for your commitment to repairing our planet. It was inspiring to see the ingenuity and innovation of the @EarthshotPrize finalists. https://t.co/9pevxeVOb3
Great to see @naftalibennett’s commitment alongside global leaders present @COP26 today. The world needs bold action to support the development of new technology to slow emissions and help the world adapt to the changing climate. https://t.co/h14dzmE0M3
.@Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is bringing together private and public sector leaders to invest in innovation and accelerate clean technologies. @Citi, @IKEAFoundation, and @StateFarm are joining our efforts to help fund solutions that will ignite a green industrial revolution. https://t.co/nA0STTqaI1
Unless smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change, we will lose the global battle against hunger and poverty. @AIMforClimate is rising to the challenge and supporting major investments in @CGIAR to power agricultural innovation. https://t.co/ujvrDLo9EW
Thank you, @vonderleyen. This $1B partnership between @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, @EU_Commission, and @EIB will help accelerate the deployment of critical climate technologies. I’m grateful for our continued collaboration. https://t.co/bUM8zW3cuk
Encouraged to discuss with PM @narendramodi on the sidelines of #COP26 the potential of further investments in science, innovation and transformative agriculture R&amp;D as an important foundation for mitigating impact of climate change on small landowning farmers @PMOIndia @nstomar. https://t.co/Le74Vr3PzO
One of my top priorities here at #COP26 is making sure that the world prioritizes scaling clean technology innovation. Here is the message I delivered to world leaders earlier today: https://t.co/m4mEpj5wIb
In addition to investments in reducing emissions to slow climate change, we need to help those already impacted by climate change adapt. https://t.co/4cPN4vxZei
By bringing the world together at #COP26, we can find more ways to accelerate the development and adoption of the clean technologies we need to reach net-zero emissions. https://t.co/kIJqTVaOCJ
At this year’s UN Climate Conference, innovation will take center stage and I’m optimistic about the road ahead. https://t.co/5kFMgeoo4r
I hope Congress passes the Build Back Better Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act fast. We can’t wait another moment. https://t.co/bz1XRoQGnh
Good to see this commitment by @Merck to help ensure from the outset that molnupiravir, a potential treatment for COVID-19, will be available to many more nations. https://t.co/5gYFcYtj8a
To avoid a climate disaster, we need young people’s ideas and energy. College and university students anywhere in the world can download my book for free: https://t.co/W6cfL580oD https://t.co/pbKNEwV9WZ
It’s great to see the strong commitment of partners like @MohamedBinZayed and the dedication on the front line to eradicate polio. On #WorldPolioDay we recognize progress and acknowledge that the fight continues. https://t.co/Ue9gLlN7VN
This week, any college or university student anywhere in the world can download my book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster for free. https://t.co/QvuHREOlx5
This #WorldPolioDay you can support Shumaila and other polio workers by donating to @Rotary’s fight against polio. Our foundation is giving a 2-to-1 match to every donation. Learn more: https://t.co/CBDqWHicUa
The world needs heroes like Shumaila Rehmani. I’m inspired by the impact she’s making in her community to save lives and help #EndPolio. https://t.co/l1S88506Cm
I’ve been binging geography videos lately. I liked this one where Geography King explains several really fascinating quirks of US geography (including why it doesn’t actually rain as much as people think in my hometown). https://t.co/XEoErF60UL
India has administered 1 billion vaccine doses, a testament to India’s innovation, ability to manufacture at scale, and the efforts of millions of health workers backed by CoWIN. Congratulations @narendramodi @mansukhmandviya @PMOIndia @MoHFW_India https://t.co/vygRkSkPRm
The world is so close to ending polio thanks to heroes like Shumaila Rehmani: https://t.co/PubfuEMuIv #WorldPolioDay https://t.co/R6bFsfgUHr
Our funding is only part of the solution. More donors will need to step up to make sure molnupiravir is available to all as quickly as possible.
Everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare. That’s why we engaged partners like @MedsForAll and @OfficialUoM to find more affordable, safe materials that generic manufacturers can use to produce medicines at a lower cost.
We’ve done this before. In 2017, the @gatesfoundation worked with partners and generic suppliers to bring improved HIV therapies to more than 18 million people in lower-income countries.
If we’re going to end the acute phase of the pandemic, life-saving drugs like molnupiravir must be available to everyone who needs them. https://t.co/G6kxmIySGr
By investing in direct air capture, clean hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable aviation fuel, we’ll create a new industrial revolution that will power the global clean energy economy: https://t.co/NwZZakjhN8
Earlier today I attended the #GlobalInvestmentSummit where we announced @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst’s latest partnership to accelerate climate technologies. Thanks to the UK government &amp; @10DowningStreet for taking bold action. https://t.co/ex5nuvrjiF
I’m grateful to have joined @BorisJohnson today to highlight the important work that @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is doing to accelerate clean technologies. Our partnership with the UK will be critical to building the net-zero economy. https://t.co/NRnBOleUoL
Jenn and Nayel, it’s impossible to put into words how happy it makes me to see you filled with joy on your wedding day. I’m so proud of you both for everything you’ve accomplished in your lives so far and everything you will do with your future together. https://t.co/zXRCKxKSle
Reaching net zero will take bold action and creativity, and the first cohort of @Breakthrough Energy Fellows makes me optimistic that we can propel a new industrial revolution. https://t.co/lTI121sg4Y
I wrote about two ways to achieve vaccine equity in the future. If the world makes the right investments and decisions now, we can make things better next time. And maybe even make sure there is no next time at all. https://t.co/ZdYHMQt7qP
Still, the disparities in access to the COVID-19 vaccine are shocking and unjust. Only 2 percent of people in low-income countries have received any COVID-19 vaccines. And the gap may be getting even larger as rich-world governments buy up extra doses to serve as booster shots.
Inequity in health is not new. Each year, more than 5 million children—almost entirely in low- and middle-income countries—die before their fifth birthday from mostly preventable diseases. Reducing this gap has been the Gates Foundation’s top priority for more than 20 years.
The pandemic has worsened inequities. But it's also shown the world what's possible when we come together. Read why there's reason to be optimistic in our 2021 Goalkeepers Report. https://t.co/2XUNjdwCyf
This work has been critical to our understanding of the causes and impacts of climate change. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. https://t.co/laBJxn25kr
What a fantastic leader Dr. Collins has been. The U.S. is lucky to have amazing scientists and public health professionals like him. He leaves an incredible legacy. https://t.co/knShQdEDoe
Thanks, as always, @zannymb for the thoughtful conversation. I look forward to continuing to talk with business leaders, governments, and activists at #COP26 about how we can work together to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/EbpAfPoXBq
Stephanie and Victoria had no plans to go to college until they met Valerie from @AdvisingCorps. This organization helped them realize their dreams: https://t.co/T1nbp6hZUk https://t.co/RPXSsGykg9
No one person can solve climate change on their own. However, if we make breakthroughs in zero-carbon innovations, we can avoid a climate disaster together. Thanks to @Kurz_Gesagt for creating this informative video. https://t.co/aUdXfnpmnL
Happy Birthday, President Carter. You set a great example for all of us, and I am always inspired by your amazing work. https://t.co/fOQjA5Of0R
The College @AdvisingCorps is helping students navigate the challenges of continuing their education after high school. https://t.co/JoWpuUCUwe
Girin Beeharry was an extraordinary leader and good friend. I’m saddened by his death and inspired by his work to improve lives in India and around the world. https://t.co/8qCmPFtO8G
I’m excited about the launch of @CipherClimate by Breakthrough Energy. The first issue includes an important discussion with U.S. Energy Secretary @SecGranholm and new data showing record amounts of cleantech investment. https://t.co/70lVFUWEQ2
Congratulations @trvrb on this well-deserved recognition. Like you, I’m optimistic that we will be able to bring this pandemic to an end. Your work with the @seattleflustudy and many others will also help us to better prepare for future pandemics. https://t.co/nd76gU0fGn
Congratulations @narendramodi on the national launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. This digital health infrastructure will help ensure equitable, accessible healthcare delivery and accelerate progress on India’s health goals. @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA https://t.co/FbfKyNSfXI
What if your smart phone could detect Alzheimer’s? @TheADDF's Diagnostics Accelerator is working to make this a reality: https://t.co/57PSnmrTVR
India is a great example of a country that has invested in its capacity. Today 2/3rds of all the world's children receive a vaccine that was made in India: https://t.co/0Ra2PlIQLd
Expanding the geography of vaccine manufacturing to better meet vaccine needs, both for pandemics and routine immunization, is a critical task. https://t.co/64gBEEWZLg
Thanks for having me on the show, @JKCorden! And thanks to the all of the late night hosts for focusing on this critical challenge. I’m optimistic that we can come together to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/D8bDBA2NOQ
In our recent Goalkeepers report, we share some of the lessons that we’ve learned from the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/9Ta5hIGRPf
Thanks for the conversation and for your leadership in helping to end this pandemic and prevent the next one. https://t.co/eVypFhDTE5
More than 80% of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in high- and upper-middle-income countries while less than 1% have been administered in low-income countries. This is both profoundly unfair and hinders progress towards ending the pandemic: https://t.co/VXVBKkv7hL https://t.co/ULaqGJR7Mf
A global response will help the world end the COVID crisis. I'm glad to see so many leaders coming together at this U.S.-led virtual Global COVID-19 summit, and look forward to their continued efforts to help the world move out of the acute phase of this pandemic. https://t.co/6iilrL2AyG
Earlier I shared three actions that leaders could take to help the world out of the pandemic. For those who want to go deeper, the @gatesfoundation shares more detail on what’s needed to end this crisis: https://t.co/1Ftke22T0k
If we want to stop Alzheimer’s disease, one of the biggest things we need to develop is a reliable, affordable, and accessible diagnostic. Breakthroughs in testing may someday soon let us substantially alter the course of the disease: https://t.co/l2rq17EsGZ #WorldAlzheimersDay https://t.co/RLJJQsvDXm
There are three things that can be done in the coming months to bring an end to the acute phase of the pandemic and set the world on a different timeline in preparation for the next. https://t.co/41ImCLHpgt
#WorldAlzheimersDay is an inspiring reminder that hope is on the horizon. Brilliant scientists all over the world are working hard to stop Alzheimer’s disease—and they’re making terrific progress. https://t.co/BJKp8mJRRt
Avoiding a climate disaster will require a new industrial revolution. I'm excited to see @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst announce the first private sector anchor partners who will work together to build the clean industries of the future. https://t.co/93OV0MLUW3
As we’ve seen this past year, new variants of a disease can emerge over time. In order to develop new tools to fight the disease, we need to identify those variants quickly. Dr. Senjuti Saha is one expert working to sequence SARS-CoV-2: https://t.co/XxexUmVwHo https://t.co/cEbA3TuEos
But the fact that we can point to positive signs amid a once-in-a-generation global pandemic is extraordinary. With one hand tied behind their backs, countless individuals, organizations, and countries went above and beyond. https://t.co/InzRGXGtyc
Of course, the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on the SDGs will take years to fully understand, as more and better data becomes available. And this data doesn’t diminish the very real suffering the pandemic has caused for people everywhere—far from it.
Initial projections about the pandemic’s impact on the fight against malaria were dire. But that projection spurred many countries to action to ensure that bed nets were distributed and that testing and antimalarial drugs remained available.
When the pandemic hit, many feared the worst when it came to maintaining progress on fighting other diseases. But all over the world people stepped up to avert the worst-case scenarios. One example is malaria: https://t.co/InzRGXGtyc https://t.co/aM5mszTtWR
Where you live shouldn’t determine whether or not you have access to a Covid-19 vaccine, health supplies, or a diagnostic test: https://t.co/DbwClIBRox https://t.co/eeH7Ezn0Fb
Even amid the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen that progress can continue thanks to work started years earlier. In this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 report, we share some of the lessons that have inspired all of us at the @gatesfoundation. https://t.co/pTc6N1cg4J
This news is not surprising to many of us who work in global health. But there are things the world can do to help get management of these diseases back on track. I’m eager to share more in the annual Goalkeepers report tomorrow. https://t.co/3Q6QE1prmG #Goalkeepers2030
I’m thinking today about the frontline heroes who risked their lives for us on September 11th and those who continue to serve our country every day.
“How do we use technology and innovation to solve today’s problems?” That’s the question David Sengeh, Sierra Leone’s chief innovation officer and education minister, is looking to answer with the country’s National Innovation and Digital Strategy: https://t.co/btg2gPFI4Q https://t.co/EV9zh7Lq0x
The world needs many breakthroughs to get from 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases to zero in order to avoid a climate disaster. It’s encouraging to see this kind of collaboration. https://t.co/wW6ftAL5id
I found the book to be valuable on a number of levels and will have more to say about it soon! https://t.co/Ur2aE81FyV
The first time I met David Sengeh, I was blown away by his intellect, his ambition, and his sense of humor. He has been a remarkable advocate for Sierra Leone, and I’m confident that we’ll be hearing about @dsengeh’s amazing work for decades to come. https://t.co/js7uakLj4m
Africa's success against wild polio last year is one of the most inspiring stories in global health. I’m optimistic that, with the commitment and collaboration that achieved that goal, countries in the region can beat all forms of the virus and #EndPolio https://t.co/lpJsrhAQcf
None of us would be where we are today without the incredible teachers who helped shape our perspectives. Brooke Brown is an extraordinary teacher who has helped her students adapt to extraordinary times. https://t.co/btiQikTyVX
.@GAP_Foundation’s Bio-Hermes Study is the first to compare results of blood and digital biomarker tests with imaging and traditional cognitive tests. This could help identify Alzheimer’s earlier and detect progression of the disease, to help us get closer to a cure. https://t.co/9xUQ0ZldSI
I recently sat down with the extraordinary Brooke Brown, Washington State’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. It was a pleasure to meet with her and take part in one of her favorite lessons: https://t.co/TAwysEihyQ https://t.co/rlB1iJjogC
Happy Birthday, Warren! You’ve been a true friend and an invaluable source of advice over the years, and I’m so lucky to know you. It’s an honor to work at the foundation doing my best to turn your generosity into lives saved and improved. Here’s to many more birthdays! https://t.co/ZaCGW5KCWm
Investments in malaria programs help build stronger health systems that will not only bring an end to malaria but also protect us from the next pandemic. Here’s how: https://t.co/jdMgfMruYZ #MosquitoWeek https://t.co/gLHSY7Nqcz
Congratulations, India, on reaching this tremendous milestone. The collective efforts of the government, R&amp;D community, vaccine manufacturers, and millions of health workers have made this feat possible. @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA https://t.co/cmvQiAfSZG
The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us why eradicating malaria is essential. Many of the building blocks we need to fight malaria and prevent the next pandemic are the same. #MosquitoWeek https://t.co/lC9eeVIN3J
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal to humans, but @WMPglobal scientists have discovered how to transform one kind of mosquito into a surprisingly powerful ally: https://t.co/T6H9dVZYP0. #MosquitoWeek🦟 https://t.co/ENiniSLs9z
I don’t think any of @ronnychieng’s innovations are ready to bring to market. Luckily, brilliant scientists and engineers around the world have developed hundreds of exciting solutions that will prevent illness and death: https://t.co/x9lELyhV4c https://t.co/asEKuLP3Zm
I applaud David Vélez and Mariel Reyes’s pledge to dedicate the majority of their wealth to creating opportunity for the most vulnerable Latin American children and young adults: https://t.co/LGZ23efAVO
Thank you to @DonorsChoose, and to all 40,255 of you who donated in support of students and teachers across the country. https://t.co/g2ABbfFtsl
This collaboration’s impact is made possible through investments in the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which will unleash billions in private capital for clean energy projects throughout the U.S. if passed into law. Thank you @SecGranholm for your partnership.
Avoiding a climate disaster will require a new, clean industrial revolution, and we don't have time to wait. Our work together will not only send us on a more viable path to net zero, but it will create long-term jobs in communities across the country.
I'm incredibly excited about the new collaboration between @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and @ENERGY to accelerate the adoption of next-generation clean technologies and build the net-zero economy: https://t.co/85aqtW8HCr
I’m partnering with @DonorsChoose to make sure that more teachers have access to everything they need to get ready for the new school year. I’ll give your donation an extra 50% boost today when you give to any classroom project or supply request. https://t.co/PjNI0vyjUC
I’m optimistic about the work that @Breakthrough is doing to invest in companies, support innovators, advocate for better policies, and lower the cost of climate tech. Join us. https://t.co/xlbtvEAqcn
Reaching zero will take a complete transformation of how we make and do everything – from the technologies and products we create to our public policies to the way we use markets to accelerate change. We need a new industrial revolution powered by clean technology.
Every climate action we take must be toward the goal of reaching zero. That means rapidly deploying the technologies we have today to reduce emissions and investing immediately in the solutions we still need to get the world to zero.
Avoiding a disaster will require courage, ambition, and partnership among leaders in every sector around the globe. As the report makes clear, no region will be spared by climate change. It will take all of us to meet this challenge.
Today’s United Nations climate report is an urgent call to action for the world: we must reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/eSaC2HyD8q
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. https://t.co/4Q28soukxu
Today’s students have the power to create a better future for all people, and teachers are helping them build their framework for understanding the world. Thank you to Bryan Stevenson for joining the @OERProject Conference for Social Studies this week. https://t.co/3tpHHnbICc
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Tachi’s passing. I loved working with him and I learned a lot from him. His passion for saving lives and making the world a fairer place was inspiring, and he matched it with an incredible intellect. I will miss him. https://t.co/68O3ytcoo4
Vaclav Smil’s books are amazing. His latest will give you a framework to think about humanity: https://t.co/sgWOBDRYR4 https://t.co/EsQNmjHvHg
I enjoyed joining educators from around the world at the @OERProject Conference for the Social Studies to discuss how their teaching practices have changed over the last year and a half. I’m inspired by their resilience and dedication to their students: https://t.co/e7A0IuUhz1 https://t.co/f5K54U0OZj
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. https://t.co/QwYrIlaO9u
The French drank an impressive amount of wine in 1926, but their consumption is now a third of what it was back then. Why? I love how this book forces you to think about the story behind a seemingly niche statistic. https://t.co/BBlLdeyRJJ
My favorite author’s new book might be his best one yet. Each chapter covers one of 71 facts about the world that help you understand how history ties together. I unabashedly recommend it to anyone who loves learning. https://t.co/Sqg0r8K1GA
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: https://t.co/FWyi25kEhb https://t.co/GnIeZhIDY8
Ever heard a toilet be compared to an espresso machine? That’s how Dr. Shannon Yee describes the toilet he and his team have developed. https://t.co/zvLAE6CJ5t
How much of the world population still lacks access to a toilet that safely removes waste from the home?

Find the answer here: https://t.co/IiIquCEvZ0
This map from @OurWorldInData shows the progress we’ve made–but also highlights how much work we have left to do. https://t.co/KmmhFnvctZ
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: https://t.co/88jFx2UjiW https://t.co/h5HCSyQxO4
You were a good sport, Jimmy. Pro tip...never choose glass “#2” in a poop-water challenge: https://t.co/8shvjTNa4M https://t.co/onnWyhJpqm
The Gates Foundation is providing additional, flexible funding to the @AfricaCDC for its pandemic response efforts, but more assistance from the global community is urgently needed to fill the gaps. https://t.co/x9k41SUi04
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: https://t.co/8SJbCuNezD
I’ve been rewatching some of my favorite movies. Add your favorites to the list on @Likewise. https://t.co/bEgD4aMmSU
Getting an early start on my weekend reading: this article does a good job explaining immunity and what may happen with COVID-19 in the future. https://t.co/AHatTlUdOr
During the height of the U.S. polio epidemic, the iron lung was one of the greatest tools used to fight polio. Today, it’s the iron will of the thousands of workers and their supporters who are committed to finishing the job. https://t.co/oAzGsIGSUN #endpolio
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. https://t.co/ZUyvSZyzau
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. https://t.co/O16waKVVVo
Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 means transforming our entire physical economy and accelerating innovation at an unprecedented pace. @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will jumpstart this process. https://t.co/MAKM2lAyy0
This is the greatest opportunity for innovation in human history: https://t.co/rBFo2LjpsH https://t.co/bj6rY3FszB
These students are doing inspiring work. Their ambition makes me optimistic about the future of health care (and the world). https://t.co/jA9yDbo5Or
I’m excited about @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and think it can help make clean-energy innovations more available and affordable for everyone. https://t.co/59eVhOSrGC
COVID-19 has highlighted how digital tools can save lives. I’m encouraged by @ExemplarsHealth research highlighting how technologies in Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Uganda, South Africa, and Vietnam can be scaled to detect and respond to pandemics. https://t.co/x1W7IyhSnP
This expanded commitment to the foundation will accelerate its mission to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. I'm grateful to the foundation's leadership team, employees, and partners for their dedication to making the world healthier and more just. https://t.co/6fqy34HX6C
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. https://t.co/kTovX2SWch
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. https://t.co/AdFpD1hW5c
This important commitment builds on the @gatesfoundation's efforts to support partners working to create a more equal world. https://t.co/M0RO0s62ZP
I am truly grateful for his wisdom and leadership, and most of all for his enduring friendship. Warren will continue to inspire our foundation as we work to fight poverty and help millions of people live healthier lives. https://t.co/qYYl1APURx
I will always have a deep sense of accountability to Warren, paying close attention to the data to track our progress and identify areas where we can do better. But the value of Warren’s gift goes beyond anything that can be measured.
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: https://t.co/cgfc1aUzPA https://t.co/Uc7vqT2B1m
The journalist @ElizKolbert has created a fascinating beat for herself covering humanity’s impact on nature and our attempts to control it. Her latest book is a good reminder that we need to watch out for the unforeseen effects of our actions. https://t.co/8gt4I8oxXc
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. https://t.co/sZ4dRiuiXk
I'm almost always interested in books about American presidents, and I especially loved A Promised Land. It’s a fascinating look at what it’s like to steer a country through challenging times. https://t.co/RgpXbkOnDw
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. https://t.co/uTUH19oKKc
If you’re looking for a good book to read this summer, these are some of my favorites. https://t.co/e19FKzFFL1
The @G7’s commitment to share 870M COVID-19 vaccine doses over the next year is welcome news - but time is not on our side. Vaccines must be delivered now to help control the pandemic everywhere and not disrupt the progress we've made. https://t.co/gWvonMax6n
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. https://t.co/jaN6hPRT23
These young leaders make me optimistic that brighter days are ahead for America’s students and teachers. https://t.co/aiue8lKiZ6
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. https://t.co/giKIhT4W8b
This is an important step in the U.S. clean energy transition. I’m excited to see @TerraPower working with @PacifiCorp, @GovernorGordon, and @Energy to bring this project to life with the workforce of Wyoming. https://t.co/AYeFV5aO5b
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. https://t.co/ovDzfwSKwP
This partnership between @Breakthrough Energy and the @EU_Commission will create jobs around the world, build sustainable global industries, and expand opportunity for billions: https://t.co/mg9LNkabev. Thank you to @EIB as well for your support. https://t.co/HoJdAd6t0z
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. https://t.co/vxAiSLifKT
Avoiding a climate disaster is possible if governments act today. @IEA’s Net Zero by 2050 report provides a roadmap to achieve this critical goal. https://t.co/GBoEGvYWtc
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I was honored to speak at today’s #LeadersClimateSummit about the three things we need to do to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/0YJJyabeIn
Ambitious short-term goals like this are critical to moving closer to a net-zero future. As we rapidly scale the solutions we have, we must also invest in innovation to reach our ultimate goals. Thank you @POTUS for your leadership. https://t.co/SVeKp1KPHT
It’s encouraging to see @POTUS Biden and @ClimateEnvoy Kerry re-establish America’s leading role on climate change. I look forward to joining leaders from around the world to talk about some of the most important challenges we need to overcome to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/a9CXZzIg6Y
Yesterday's verdict was a step in the right direction. But one court ruling alone will not bring to an end the injustice and inequity that Black people experience daily.  I hope we will continue to make real progress on this.
“Time” is a poetic portrait of a family who love and support each other despite their difficult circumstances. I can’t recommend it highly enough. https://t.co/pxkDEmL2SR
If “Time” wins the Oscar this year, it will be the first documentary directed by a Black woman to do so. Garrett Bradley’s talent makes her worthy of that milestone. This is one of the most intimate movies I have ever seen. #itsTIME https://t.co/37x1gfWZgZ
Communities of color have been hit hard by COVID-19. One of the reasons why parts of the medical system often fail Black and brown people is because it’s not designed with them in mind. Dr. Stephaun Wallace wants to change that. https://t.co/VIaM9385bv
To get to net-zero emissions globally by 2050, leaders from around the world must work together. It’s encouraging to see governments, business leaders, and financial institutions committing to a successful COP26 in Glasgow later this year. https://t.co/9bLQJvfZIR
Dr. Stephaun Wallace (@imstephaunelite) has spent the last year helping make COVID-19 vaccines work for everybody. Stephaun and his colleagues at @FredHutch are working to reach the people who are usually left behind. https://t.co/7wqSeT3DJN
The amount of cement China has consumed is a staggering statistic and reminder of how much emissions have grown in low- and middle-income countries. (Minecraft concrete doesn’t count, though server farms are responsible for a lot of emissions.) https://t.co/b8tSNNdUBy https://t.co/bFrIIUv97i
Cement is responsible for 6% of carbon emissions globally. To get to net-zero by 2050, we need innovations to decarbonize the material. I discuss a few approaches to make low-emission cement in my climate book: https://t.co/Ok1p3xQir4
Who installed the most concrete?

Check your answer: https://t.co/wqmmPffvwB
The best way to prevent new variants from emerging is by stopping transmission of the virus altogether: https://t.co/KhJoM3LBmr https://t.co/5Vhfsjew3D
It's encouraging to see innovation and clean energy investments at the forefront of @POTUS's #AmericanJobsPlan. Building markets for new energy technologies is good for jobs today and will build the economies we need while avoiding a climate disaster. https://t.co/V6GcPSiaH8
Here are five things you should know if you want to understand how variants are (and aren’t) complicating the pandemic. https://t.co/rANiDcZynJ
The technological transformation we need to address climate change can create good, safe jobs and build a more equitable, prosperous economy. To make that happen, we need to think big: https://t.co/jFWTPyaOAq https://t.co/PR5sxI7aDt
I had a great time answering questions about my new book, climate change, and COVID-19 on @reddit last week. Here’s a recap of the conversation. https://t.co/Kvd2blqXkL
I’m answering your questions now on @reddit: https://t.co/HXMsI0lSK1 https://t.co/XG7eAMNrGM
In this video, I answered some really good questions, including one about two really important numbers. Come ask me some questions of your own on @reddit at 11:15: https://t.co/HXMsI0lSK1 https://t.co/SQ4N1MlxGO
After you finish your pancakes this morning, come ask me anything on @reddit at 11:15 Pacific Time: https://t.co/R3wfDhtqxD https://t.co/fAPRPUWQtu
It’s deeply unfair that the people who contribute the least to climate change will suffer the worst from its effects: https://t.co/XciR3lIVzs https://t.co/Y2do5GhsGx
I named my book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” not “How to Stop Climate Change,” because our climate is already changing—and no one will be hurt more by climate change than the world’s poorest people. Here's how we can help them adapt. https://t.co/9mLJUpYErv
Congratulations @AndrewSteerWRI on this important role. I’m excited to see what you and the Earth Fund will achieve. Avoiding a climate disaster is going to take all of us, and I’m grateful for @JeffBezos’s leadership and partnership. https://t.co/QSMBMtfUI1
Thank you @SalKhanAcademy for a great conversation about climate change and thanks to @BookPeople and @BlueWillowBooks for hosting the event. https://t.co/mHQ2Adqkro
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. https://t.co/X5okWwpBbX
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: https://t.co/qjroJpzqTc #IWD2021 https://t.co/rEtrmXwFxJ
Thank you @BarackObama for the kind words. Your leadership at the 2015 Paris climate conference helped prove that global cooperation on climate is possible and gives me hope that we can reach our goal of zero emissions. https://t.co/990iHWgQqx
@EDFaction @Breakthrough Thank you for your partnership, @EDFAction, and for sharing what all of us can do to avoid a climate disaster.
Moving to a green economy is the biggest challenge the world has ever faced. I’m optimistic we can do it, but need to make sure it benefits everyone—including those workers and communities who depend on the fossil fuels that we need to get rid of. https://t.co/UsjyfdOuQi
We can’t avoid a climate disaster without corporate leaders making courageous decisions now. I hope to work with @VWGroup on building the markets for the clean technologies the world needs. Thank you for the kind words, Herbert. https://t.co/BgC6pJoql2
Delivering vaccines to those who need them most, no matter where they live or how much money they have, is the only way to end the pandemic and begin the recovery. This is an important milestone. https://t.co/PY5kjk63wr
@EU_H2020 @EIB @Breakthrough @BloomBiorenewa1 To get to net zero, we need innovation to replace fossil fuels in everyday products like plastics. @BloomBiorenewa1 is one of the many companies leading on this important work.
We're fortunate to have an Energy Secretary who's focused on creating high-quality jobs to build a clean energy economy. I look forward to working with @SecGranholm on clean tech innovation and deployment. https://t.co/xFmM5zEIGp
Recent extreme weather events are a stark reminder that we’re already seeing the effects of climate change here at home and around the world. This type of observation system will help scientists monitor and predict future weather events. https://t.co/eO4eKSDRn0
Thanks @kwelkernbc and @JCCAtlanta for a great conversation about how we can avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/MJRhbtDCzy
I’m looking forward to joining @andrewrsorkin to talk about climate change, our foundation’s work in response to the pandemic, and more. https://t.co/P4PKAq8Bef
It’s encouraging to have @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry representing the U.S. to the world. Now that we've rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, it's going to take ambitious action from U.S. leaders and those around the globe to avoid a climate disaster. https://t.co/10FzYE02wm
There are several ways individuals can help move us closer to a zero-carbon future. Here are a few: https://t.co/oTQ5ebQ4yp https://t.co/V3TBVjfZlp
Thanks @JudyWoodruff and @NewsHour for having me on the show to talk about climate change and COVID-19 – two urgent global issues that need global collaboration. https://t.co/gGH7XR9yGW
@colbertlateshow @gatesfoundation I always have fun talking to @StephenAtHome. Thanks for inviting me to talk about climate change and my new book.
I’m inspired by @DonCheadle’s activism and humanitarian work. Thanks to @lawacthevents and @writersblocla for hosting our discussion about climate change and how everyone can help. https://t.co/tPGhgu8C30
@smh Thanks @GregCallaghan1 for talking with me about this challenge and why we need to act now.
Meaningful action from business leaders will require the courage to take risks that many companies aren't used to taking. https://t.co/bYZNz7Ohf8
Thanks to @andersoncooper, @SeaArtsLectures, and everyone who joined our virtual conversation about climate change. Great to have so much support from my hometown for this important work. https://t.co/F2FB6GUIAj
Great to see this important step as the United States resumes our global leadership on climate change. Looking forward to working with @POTUS and Congress on a plan to ensure we reach net zero by 2050. https://t.co/MtqGhBHe5e
Thanks to @streickercenter for hosting the launch of my virtual book tour. It was great to hear so many thoughtful questions about what we can all do to help avoid a climate disaster.
When I talk to people about climate change, I almost always get asked the same question: What can I do to help? Here are some actions individuals can take to move us closer to a zero-carbon future: https://t.co/ALBni7g2IP
Thanks for inviting me on the podcast, @karaswisher. https://t.co/ZYn05LEoVA
Thank you, @AlokSharma_RDG. We have a lot of work ahead of us to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and avoid a climate disaster. Your leadership of #COP26 is critical. Thanks also to @howtoacademy, @penguinlive and @Waterstones for hosting the London stop of my virtual book tour! https://t.co/5mUFZyVDTV
It was great to talk with @alroker about my new book and the solutions we need to fight climate change. https://t.co/0BCOPPhHeC
@CBSEveningNews @NorahODonnell Thank you @NorahODonnell for inviting me to talk about climate change. Solving it won’t be easy, but I believe we can do it.
Thanks for another great conversation @Trevornoah! https://t.co/aVkqu4Qvsz
I wrote How to Avoid a Climate Disaster because I see not just the problem of climate change; I also see an opportunity to solve it. Here’s how: https://t.co/3X4ihy9hMf https://t.co/QoMRuQ1g9x
@CliftonLeaf Thanks for inviting me to be a guest editor. We need every business leader and every industry to play a role in the fight against climate change.
I had a great time working with @FortuneMagazine on this special digital issue about climate change. The entire business community has a role to play—and we need to start now. https://t.co/c1rg35e2A8
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster is available now. I hope you’ll check out the book, but more importantly, I hope you’ll do what you can to help keep the planet livable for generations to come: https://t.co/08U8Bx43eo https://t.co/MRl69gIx2o
The world’s power to invent makes me hopeful about climate change. Breakthrough Energy supports the innovations that will lead the world to net-zero emissions. https://t.co/yBb8HMKAmJ
To avoid a climate disaster, we need to eliminate emissions from the ways we create electricity, grow food, make things, move around, and heat and cool our buildings. It won’t be easy, but I believe we can do it. This book is about what it will take. https://t.co/xyzs0x6CwB
I enjoyed spending time with @andersoncooper recently in Seattle. We talked about why I’m optimistic that the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions and avoid a climate disaster: https://t.co/exodP9bavN https://t.co/2t0VncI0pA
I’m thrilled to join @Trevornoah, @AlokSharma_RDG, @iamrashidajones, @andersoncooper, @DonCheadle, @SavannahGuthrie, @kwelkernbc, @daxshepard and Monica Padman, Sal Khan, and Ariel Bissett to discuss how the world can work to avoid a climate disaster: https://t.co/blXhv7fa5l https://t.co/4k8xKEL26f
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): https://t.co/53Rf5uvjub https://t.co/rTmM7STl6U
COVID-19 has cost lives, sickened millions, and thrust the global economy into a devastating recession. But hope is on the horizon: https://t.co/clsscPwQUD https://t.co/sNl4kT9bE3
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. https://t.co/Zt42aWl86x
Here are four other ways that America can advance its leadership on climate change this year and put the world on a path to zero emissions by 2050: https://t.co/vxEjYjqAaD https://t.co/GkzumHP4wf
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. https://t.co/67SIfrG1Yd
It’s great to see President Biden elevate science leadership to a cabinet-level position. Congratulations @eric_lander. https://t.co/V9gBvM4uXT
And while COVID-19 will rightfully continue to dominate the agenda, the United States also has the opportunity to lead the world in avoiding a climate disaster. The President is taking a great first step by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord.
The President’s commitment to reengage with the world gives me hope that the recovery will reach everyone, including communities of color in the U.S. and people in poor countries around the world.
With Americans across the country working together, more people get a COVID-19 vaccine every day, bringing us closer to a time when life will look much more like normal. Until then, we can slow the spread of the virus and save lives by continuing to distance and wear masks.
I look forward to working with President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris to tackle some of our toughest challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. This has been a troubling time in America, but I see promise in the months and years ahead.
#MLKDay has long been a national day of service. As we celebrate the first without Congressman John Lewis, I'm thinking about his powerful call to remain hopeful about the future as we work to make our country—and our world—a better place. https://t.co/RpmKvrzjPo
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 https://t.co/Ds4f3tmrm3
What does Rashida Jones have on her shopping list? That’s just one of the many questions that didn’t make it into our podcast. You can listen to some of the big questions we did tackle here: https://t.co/RJzHRUPoik https://t.co/yh63b11RSW
2021 will be better than 2020. Here’s why: https://t.co/mYbpl5wwF1
Standing up for science has never been more important. Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Salim Abdool Karim on receiving this honor. https://t.co/XE2NArYcE3
I've known and learned from @RonConway for more than 40 years. I'm glad to see @svangel team up with @bchesky to mentor and support companies working to create more economic empowerment opportunities for people across the world. https://t.co/PWK1VeSaxT
This book has nothing to do with viruses or pandemics. But it is surprisingly relevant for these times. @exlarson provides a brilliant and gripping account of another era of widespread anxiety: the years 1940 and 1941. https://t.co/cm6IunxOZL
Monoclonal antibodies are one of the most promising treatments we have for COVID-19, thanks in large part to R&amp;D by Canadian scientists. Because of their generosity, people all around the world will have access to this potentially lifesaving treatment. https://t.co/2flhbV7e4n
Like many people, I’ve tried to deepen my understanding of systemic racism in recent months. If you’re interested in learning more about the lives caught up in our country's justice system, I highly recommend @thenewjimcrow by Michelle Alexander. https://t.co/jicgoLZl1j
The season finale of our podcast features two incredible people who are using their positions as artists to change the world for the better. https://t.co/MWji3SfCtx
Thanks for the great conversation, Carlos. https://t.co/DaCxoadvH1
Bill Foege and Viktor Zdanov are phenomenal examples of what it means to harness science for global health. A well-deserved honor. https://t.co/44jYPCZCbt
Here are five books that I’d recommend as we wrap up 2020. I hope you find something that helps you—or the book lover in your life—finish the year on a good note. https://t.co/9N0hL2xvTQ
Are we actually making progress on climate change? Can we really prevent a climate disaster? In this week’s podcast, Rashida and I take on perhaps our biggest question yet with Pulitzer Prize-winning author @ElizKolbert. https://t.co/ugS31mpJin
This new quiz from @Gapminder is a clever way to fight misconceptions and “upgrade your worldview” about the incredible progress the world has made toward the Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change: https://t.co/Qo0oaxv1tb
Rashida Jones and I talked to Yuval Noah Harari about COVID conspiracy theories, the role social media plays in spreading misinformation, and the one lie I choose to believe even though I know it’s not always true: https://t.co/7pzUFsMf5D https://t.co/YEjZaXLTbJ
I believe we can avoid a climate disaster—if we deploy the clean-energy tools we have now wisely, and if we make big breakthroughs that touch every aspect of our physical economy. Creating the National Institutes of Energy Innovation would put us on the right path.
To reduce duplication, focus the government’s efforts, and get the most innovation out of every dollar of funding, we should create a new organization: the National Institutes of Energy Innovation.
We need to revolutionize the world’s physical economy—and that will take, among other things, a dramatic infusion of ingenuity, funding, and focus from the federal government.
This the most important thing the U.S. can do to lead the world in innovations that will solve climate change. https://t.co/LG9uOnM92r
I’m inspired by Quarraisha Abdool Karim and @ProfAbdoolKarim. They are two of the most respected HIV/AIDS researchers in the world. And now they are helping guide the COVID-19 response in South Africa and around the globe. https://t.co/1gBweBAneA #WorldAIDSDay
I’m a big fan of author @harari_yuval and was excited to talk to him about why humanity is so willing to believe falsehoods and what these lies tell us about ourselves—both as individuals and as a society. https://t.co/yREVfCds3v
Today is the 25th anniversary of my first book, The Road Ahead. I made a lot of predictions about technology in the book, and it was fun to look back and see what I got right (and what I got wrong). https://t.co/Kr9YUojfl9
This week, Rashida and I ask a big question that has never felt more urgent: is inequality inevitable? We spoke with Compton mayor @AjaLBrown and @OppInsights director Raj Chetty about what it’ll take to build a more equal society. https://t.co/7NiSAYsouy
You can listen to a bonus clip that didn’t make it into our latest episode here: https://t.co/5diXiKpEnx https://t.co/PZsCSsWx6N
Nearly forty million people have Alzheimer’s or dementia today. We have no way to stop or even slow the disease at this point, but I’m hopeful the new Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (@AlzData) will speed up progress. https://t.co/O5vXNkghFK
In our first podcast episode, Rashida Jones and I talked to Dr. Anthony Fauci about what to expect in the coming months and what the world will look like after COVID-19. https://t.co/JryaNOA9fb
More than 7 million community health workers serve their neighbors around the world, improving access to primary healthcare for their communities. Now they’re doing heroic work to respond to the pandemic. https://t.co/R6InElkeHc
Each week, we’ll talk about some of the biggest issues facing our world with special guests including authors, experts, and friends. https://t.co/VmkDmWp0ES
I’m teaming up with Rashida Jones to ask the big questions. Check out our new podcast limited series starting Monday. You can subscribe here: https://t.co/HBBmAHJNP2 https://t.co/nynbnDn7X5
I look forward to working with the new administration and leaders on both sides in Congress on getting the surging pandemic under control, engaging partners around the world on issues like poverty and climate change, and addressing issues of inequality and opportunity at home.
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.
Here in Washington, we always vote by mail. It's a safe and secure way to shape the future of our country. But regardless of whether you vote by mail or in person this year, I hope you plan to make your voice heard. Visit https://t.co/TmsHAC9MGv for more information.
@MohamedBinZayed The UAE is an essential partner in stopping polio in Pakistan. Thank you @MohamedBinZayed for your continued commitment to polio eradication.
For decades, @Rotary has worked tirelessly to #EndPolio. Today, the health infrastructure they’ve built around the world is supporting the COVID-19 response. #WorldPolioDay https://t.co/67liH7akNH
I’ve been working for some time on a book about what we need to do over the next decade to avoid a climate disaster. I’m excited that it will be published on February 16. https://t.co/M9QYX93fd5
It’s inspiring to see so much passion these days for dealing with climate change, and to know that the world has set some ambitious goals for solving it. What we need now are practical plans to reach those goals.
India’s research and manufacturing capacity are critical for fighting COVID-19. Thank you @narendramodi for speaking at today’s Grand Challenges meeting. @PMOIndia https://t.co/ZMmIL0xxWi
Europe has an opportunity to get its economy back on track in a way that creates good jobs and reinforces its global climate leadership. Here are 55 ideas on how Europe can develop and scale up the innovative technologies we'll need to reach net-zero. https://t.co/uhcKCvjYeX
The COVID-19 pandemic has set back efforts to end poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Investing in @CGIAR will speed the recovery by helping farmers adapt to climate change and rebuild food systems after the pandemic (via @Nature). https://t.co/8zR2SVORiC
.@StephenCurry30’s work in the community is as inspiring as his amazing record on the basketball court. I really appreciated the thoughtful conversation. https://t.co/dpDh3WHR3W
Dr. Tunji Funsho’s work with @Rotary was essential in stopping wild polio in Africa and will help create a polio-free world for all. A well-deserved recognition. https://t.co/CT1muyPyS3
This honor is well deserved. COVID-19 is not just a health crisis—it is also now a food crisis, and @WFP is there to respond. I’m inspired by the thousands of people in the organization who have committed their lives to fighting hunger. https://t.co/WC5bAFO5FH
For the last 25 years, Dr. Firdausi Qadri, an immunologist and infectious disease researcher in Bangladesh, has been working to protect entire communities from cholera epidemics. https://t.co/F2pQiIYqry
I’m excited to see this kind of innovation. Detecting and predicting outbreaks earlier is critical to preventing epidemics. https://t.co/ZadPiUS73z
The only way to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 somewhere is to eliminate it everywhere. By making sure poor countries are equipped to stop this disease, wealthy countries will help themselves and bring this crisis to an end sooner. https://t.co/CzFHuwdPcS
Understanding this concept can help us measure our progress toward eliminating carbon emissions and serve as a guide to action. https://t.co/xA0rjh8xBk
Developing and manufacturing vaccines won’t end the pandemic quickly unless we also deliver them equitably. Here is why it’s critical that vaccines are distributed in proportion to the global population: https://t.co/XFTYVZ2C2N https://t.co/ZL0ulACxdM
Great to see the UK commit vital funding to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are available for the world’s poorest people. PM @BorisJohnson's plan will improve the way we prepare for future crises like this. https://t.co/SMzVlVpEyQ
After 20 years of stunning advances toward global goals to improve health and reduce poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic stopped progress in its tracks. In our foundation’s Goalkeepers report, we survey the damage and discuss how to start reversing it. https://t.co/5e41bGrlUp
To prevent the worst effects of climate change, we need innovation across all sectors—especially in the hardest to decarbonize sectors—to get us on a viable path to net-zero emissions. https://t.co/ogHltYKF9D
Dr. John Nkengasong is a true Goalkeeper. His leadership will help ensure Africa has the tools it needs to fight COVID-19: https://t.co/E0gxmT6ahF https://t.co/tOs2Ef0Euf
Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer who devoted her entire career to fighting for equal justice for women, because she knew it would improve life for everyone. America is a better place because of her service. I am inspired by her life and legacy. https://t.co/hFksGoIXXZ
My dad was the “real” Bill Gates. He was everything I try to be and I will miss him every day.

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Thank you to the heroes everywhere working to keep us safe. I hope their stories inspire you just as much as they have me: https://t.co/DYFUYMEPK7 https://t.co/UKT9BfXHyk
These heroes represent the best of who we can be. Their efforts to solve the world’s challenges demonstrate our values as a society and they serve as powerful examples of how to make a positive difference in the world. https://t.co/u9n0WvN0EP
Clinical trials are critical to helping researchers better understand Alzheimer's. Improving how we identify and enroll participants in those trials will accelerate progress on diagnosing and treating the disease. https://t.co/PLUhTVOylO
I tackle every big new problem by asking two questions: Who has dealt with this problem well? And what can we learn from them? @ExemplarsHealth will help to fill the gap in global health knowledge sharing and to accelerate progress in saving lives. https://t.co/5OhO10BVVP
Of all the things I’ve learned from Warren Buffett (and there have been a lot), the most important might be what friendship is all about. Here’s why he’s a person that I admire as well as like: https://t.co/XbZTIfO90b
Happy 90th birthday, Warren! https://t.co/8nH2EulTR4
.@AbeShinzo, thank you for making the world a healthier and more equitable place. Your understanding of how we can improve global prosperity, through support of organizations like @Gavi, has been truly inspiring. Please now go take care of your own health.
If we’re going to address climate change, we need to find new ways to do things that don’t release greenhouse gases—including how we move around. https://t.co/ElpoZs2ZHG
Today we move one step closer toward a world without polio. This is an incredible milestone that’s worth celebrating. It is also an important reminder of what can be accomplished when we work together toward a common goal. https://t.co/Exxks9jF4q
Mosquito City is home to the world’s largest captive colony of mosquitoes. @IfakaraHealth Institute is doing fascinating research there about mosquito behaviors and finding ways to outsmart them. https://t.co/p3r11gMqdn
Deaths from malaria have been cut by more than half since the year 2000. Increased bed net use is one of the main reasons why https://t.co/qxMqqCUs11 #WorldMosquitoDay
Ridding the world of preventable, treatable diseases like malaria will save millions of lives and lead to healthier, more prosperous communities. And that will make them better prepared to confront any new health challenges like COVID-19 in the future. https://t.co/6AbgoLSVai https://t.co/D6xm7XeuBH
The progress the world has made against malaria is one of the greatest success stories ever. The COVID-19 pandemic only reinforces why eradicating malaria is so essential. https://t.co/aEtxSWNegs
Move aside, @SharkWeek. This is the still the world’s deadliest killer: https://t.co/AOi5VSmfLF https://t.co/3GLwnkinlI
Because of long-standing barriers that are made worse by COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of students with promise may never start college. This would be disastrous for these young people and for the country. Here’s what we’re doing to help: https://t.co/2NqFWLr30o
Teaching special education takes an amazing person to figure out exactly what works for each child. Talking with Washington State Teacher of the Year Amy Campbell gave me an even greater appreciation for these educators: https://t.co/YIxI1eoMkG https://t.co/kOY0tciVAp
Our foundation is partnering with @DonorsChoose to support teachers as they get ready to go back to school—in whatever form that takes—and will boost your donations to the classroom project of your choice today. https://t.co/nh3CnQI9vm
I always look forward to meeting Washington’s Teacher of the Year. This year’s recipient, Amy Campbell (@The_MrsCampbell), is a remarkable advocate for her students, and I loved learning about her approach to teaching special ed. https://t.co/kIMB19cK5S
Bill Foege was instrumental in the effort to eradicate smallpox (and is a personal hero of mine). Here he outlines how lessons learned from that campaign can apply to the fight against COVID-19. https://t.co/Ns8WvO9E4h
The world did not do enough to prepare for a pandemic. We can avoid making the same mistake with climate change by:

1. Letting science and innovation lead the way
2. Making sure solutions work for poor countries too
3. Getting started now

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Great tips from @CT_Bergstrom about how to find reliable sources of information and test claims you may see about the pandemic in your social media feeds. https://t.co/8RQUZAUICJ
If we learn the lessons of COVID-19, we can approach climate change more informed about the consequences of inaction, and more prepared to save lives and prevent the worst possible outcome. https://t.co/a1Ltv44UBY
In his final words, John Lewis challenges all of us to continue to stand up for what we truly believe. “Together, you can redeem the soul of our nation.” 

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The impacts of COVID-19 are driving worrying increases in malnutrition and health outcomes. However, there are clear actions that can be taken in both the near- and long-term. https://t.co/kBaC9sCwB5
In these challenging times, we can’t lose sight of the importance of combatting climate change. I’m excited to hear about how companies like @Microsoft are finding a way to play a role. https://t.co/yHioRS92m2
Science and innovation will help us beat COVID-19. Dr. Fauci explains why. https://t.co/ZL597r4pNZ
It’s important that we continue to follow scientific data as we look for new tools to aid in the fight against coronavirus.  https://t.co/AKZ3MI5H8i
“I truly believe that if there is faith and hope and determination, we can continue to lay progress and create an American community at peace with ourselves.” 
 
John Lewis will continue to inspire generations of Americans.

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It’s hard to overstate how important finding a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use diagnostic is for stopping Alzheimer’s. This is a big step towards that goal. https://t.co/h2zNO8htpF
Investments in digital technology that strengthen Africa’s food and health security will be critical to help the continent recover and thrive after the pandemic. https://t.co/wuDasFFYY0
"Our best strategy in the age-old fight against the germs is our collaborative, data-based effort to study the world around us and within us. Our best strategy is science." @MaxCRoser explains how vaccines have dramatically improved humanity’s ability to fight infectious disease. https://t.co/1xWzzOapYw
This is a great loss for America, and for everyone who believes in making the world a more just place. John Lewis not only saw that our country could be better--he never stopped working to make it that way. We need leaders like him more than ever. https://t.co/YffaikZtZZ
Globally, a lack of medical oxygen–needed to treat pneumonia, malaria, and other diseases–leads to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. @BernardOlayo founded @Hewa_Tele to address this often-overlooked challenge. https://t.co/TSea0oyDjP
This hero is playing a critical role in Kenya’s preparations to tackle COVID-19 by scaling up medical oxygen supplies that will be needed to keep the most critically ill patients alive. https://t.co/U2YcRgzSDA
I am committed to listening and learning more about systemic racism and what I can do with my actions and words to help create a more equal and just future. Black lives matter.
…in policing, criminal justice, education, health care, housing, the workplace and all other areas of their lives.
The horrifying killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and far too many other Black people—and the protests they sparked—are shining a light on the brutal injustices that Black people experience every day…
I continue to be inspired by all of the volunteers (including many retired health care workers and teachers) on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus each day. https://t.co/l38koBgE1P
Here are five books to read this summer if you want to learn more about pandemics or are looking for a distraction: https://t.co/B5AX6d7uah https://t.co/jSvUXQ3Buo
Melinda recommended that I read The Choice, and I’m glad she did. I think many people will find comfort right now from Dr. Edith Eva Eger's suggestions on how to handle difficult situations. https://t.co/GzeUnPsw1w
Today is #RedNoseDay. Their work has made an incredible impact to reduce child poverty in the US and around the world. https://t.co/4u6jgNzfJQ
The 1918 influenza outbreak is the closest comparison to what we’re living through right now. John Barry does a great job explaining the realities and lessons of that devastating pandemic. https://t.co/dG1RKAK0in
Most of my conversations these days are about COVID-19 and how we can stem the tide, but I’m also often asked about what I am reading and watching. Here are my 2020 summer book recommendations (plus a few other ideas for things to do at home). https://t.co/BKlfaP3nTS
@narendramodi @gatesfoundation Thank you for the conversation and partnership, @narendramodi. Combating the pandemic requires global collaboration. India’s role is key as the world works to minimize social and economic impact, and pave the way to vaccine, testing, and treatment access for all. @PMOIndia
I’m hopeful that this program will improve our understanding of the coronavirus outbreak in Seattle and provide valuable information about the virus for other communities around the world. https://t.co/wnFarp28ys
Class of 2020, these are not easy times. But we will get through them. And with your leadership, the world will be stronger than before. https://t.co/rypFlsAles
There are over 100 different coronavirus vaccine candidates in the works. These candidates take a variety of approaches to protecting the body against COVID-19: https://t.co/sFTGWFLgIq https://t.co/9iPgeIzG1E
Humankind has never had a more urgent task than creating broad immunity for coronavirus. It’s going to require a global cooperative effort like the world has never seen. But I know we’ll get it done. There’s simply no alternative. https://t.co/lDRkgqJ39k
We don't yet have all the tools we need to stop the novel coronavirus and safely re-open the economy. But they are on the horizon. https://t.co/1q7YHRXokz
This is a great introduction to computer science concepts for students at all levels. I’m looking forward to joining today’s Code Break. https://t.co/Nzoaz4yAAe
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.
.@NickKristof does an amazing job capturing the heroism of the health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight. https://t.co/x1TgE2oNXE
On #WorldHealthDay — and every day — I want to thank all of the health heroes for their sacrifices and for keeping us safe. https://t.co/0x9QFSrlQb
I always enjoy chatting with @Trevornoah, even though we had to sit a little bit further apart than usual this time. https://t.co/aqwtN1tS2p
It’s encouraging to see the first projects begin from our effort to accelerate safe and effective drugs for #COVID19. https://t.co/UH66MrAYcV
I’m excited to join the @khanacademy Daily Homeroom today to talk about the incredible ways parents, teachers, and students are coming together to keep learning while schools are closed. https://t.co/faMTkwl97g
If we make the right decisions now—informed by science, data and the experience of medical professionals—we can save lives and get the country back to work. You can read more about my thoughts on #COVID19 on my blog. https://t.co/KN58B8Hs11
In the meantime, frontline health care workers are making heroic efforts to test and treat patients across the United States and the world. Here in my hometown, Public Health Seattle &amp; King County (@KCPubHealth) is doing incredible work that we should all be very proud of.
All the work that rich countries are doing now to develop vaccines will save lives in developing countries too. Without a vaccine, those countries are at even greater risk than wealthy ones, because it’s even harder for them to do physical distancing and shutdowns.
If everything goes well, there might be an effective vaccine in less than 18 months—the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed. That will depend on decisions we make today, including the federal government investing in building up manufacturing capacity.
Work is going full speed on potential treatments, and vaccines. But people should know that it will take time to prove they are safe and effective and to start making them.
There’s been some progress on more efficient testing methods, such as the self-swab developed by the Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network. I hope this and other innovations in testing are scaled up across the country soon. https://t.co/qdrr7Qz16r
The federal government needs to step up on testing: far more tests should be made available, and we should aggregate the results so we can quickly identify potential volunteers for clinical trials and know with confidence when it’s time to return to normal.
Extreme physical distancing measures will make a big difference in the U.S., but we need a consistent nationwide approach. Until the case numbers start to go down across America—which could take 10 weeks or more—no one can continue business as usual or relax the shutdown.
There’s no question the United States missed the opportunity to get ahead of the novel #coronavirus. But the window for making important decisions hasn’t closed. The choices we and our leaders make now will have an enormous impact. https://t.co/mAa2XWwBIB
I’m inspired by the generosity of everyone who has contributed to this effort to help keep kids learning at home. Thank you to @DonorsChoose and especially the educators who are doing amazing things for their students every day. https://t.co/aiMSYWTsDg
One of the questions I am most often asked about the #COVID19 pandemic is how, and when, it will end. This article by @edyong209 does a really good job of outlining the steps we need to take. https://t.co/hA2JChowQS
This impressive new tool from @IHME_UW will help hospitals, policymakers, and the general public better understand and prepare for the #COVID19 response in the U.S. https://t.co/tTd5tEtTRc
This is encouraging news, but we still have a lot of work to do. Extreme physical distancing and testing are the best tools we have right now to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. https://t.co/7IHhb8CaFD
There are few people I’ve learned more from over the years–especially about viruses–than Peter Piot. This Q&amp;A with him is an excellent, easy-to-understand primer on #COVID19: https://t.co/dBntxKnybd https://t.co/R6M4fItYHU
I’ve been impressed by governors across the country including @JayInslee, @NYGovCuomo, @GavinNewsom, @GovMikeDeWine, @GovLarryHogan, and the many others who are guiding their communities through this challenge and providing a model for us all to follow.
Thanks to Norway and Prime Minister @erna_solberg for their ongoing leadership in global health and important investments in vaccines. https://t.co/oYHnkMpAuX
The international response will require funding for @CEPIVaccines’s development of a COVID-19 vaccine and for @Gavi. Thanks to @BorisJohnson and the UK for this vital commitment. https://t.co/PQqAJqdpfe
Lots of people in Seattle have asked how they can help those impacted by #COVID19 locally. @allinseattle has done a great job identifying organizations who are already on the ground and deploying resources quickly to help our friends and neighbors: https://t.co/SfjeWBBmNu https://t.co/hNGivjDcRk
Thanks for your leadership, @rogerfederer. This is an inspiring contribution and will make a big difference for families. https://t.co/iFweCAkg8n
Teachers are doing incredible work to keep kids learning while at home. To help get supplies to those most in need, Melinda and I will double your impact, up to $1 million total, when you give to @DonorsChoose coronavirus relief effort today and tomorrow. https://t.co/RkaQz1AOGR
I’m connecting live with @TEDchris and @WhitPennRod to talk about what our healthcare systems need to tackle the #COVID19 pandemic and prepare for future epidemics. https://t.co/lgKJpRGZ9E
Thanks @reddit for joining me yesterday to discuss the #COVID19 pandemic and what we can do to prevent the next one. Here's a recap of the conversation: https://t.co/RUtVlxIst0 https://t.co/QUFZMteGlO
I’m answering your questions about the #COVID19 coronavirus on @reddit in 10 minutes: https://t.co/JXEYRCpCza https://t.co/ESyUqomdSD
I know many parents are looking for resources and ideas to help their kids continue learning while home. @khanacademy has created daily schedules with interactive content--exercises, videos and articles--for students in every grade. https://t.co/uxYRoULXF1
We don’t yet have all the tools we need to fight COVID-19. This is an important step toward having treatments, while we also explore vaccines and diagnostics. Thanks to @wellcometrust and @mastercard for launching this effort with us. https://t.co/M8AJ3083zK
COVID-19 could be a once-in-a-century pandemic, but the good news is that there are steps we can take now to slow its impact and help us respond more effectively when the next epidemic arrives. #COVID19 https://t.co/7alFsXL27h
1 in 4 children under five in South Africa are stunted. The @GrowGreatZA Campaign is empowering new and pregnant moms to keep their children healthy. Here’s why I’m optimistic that they can make an impact: https://t.co/a97kqWCycu https://t.co/PLGOXZILW5
Melinda and I have met many stunted children in our travels. It’s heartbreaking and utterly preventable. Dr. @kopanomabaso is leading an incredible effort to eliminate child stunting from South Africa over the next decade. https://t.co/POaKqkLowv
Climate change is one of the toughest challenges the world has ever taken on. But I believe we can avoid a climate catastrophe if we take steps now to reduce emissions and find ways to adapt to a warmer world. Here’s how we’re approaching the challenge: https://t.co/MtZAZHrHyJ https://t.co/MEmsGFsbUN
When Warren Buffett donated the bulk of his fortune to our foundation and joined us as a partner in its work, he urged us to “swing for the fences.” All these years later, that advice still guides how we think about our philanthropy: https://t.co/lmpKbixhOZ https://t.co/UMixa49gdQ
Diseases that cause dementia are only diagnosed after symptoms start. To effectively treat these diseases, we need to be able to diagnose them decades earlier when they first take hold in the brain. https://t.co/MAf1luXE84
We’re hopeful that our foundation’s work with Networks for School Improvement will help increase the number of Black, Latinx, and low-income students who graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary opportunities. Here’s why that’s so important: https://t.co/Kc5iCU6qhE https://t.co/anMDUnuVPh
It was a magical night. I'm very happy to support your foundation's incredible work. https://t.co/2Gg27MpxIl
Vaccines are a miracle. But how exactly do they work? I explain the science behind vaccines and why our foundation’s investment in them is one of the best we’ve ever made: https://t.co/fwpQOp93kb https://t.co/ODohrGfsKg
Science is giving us the opportunity to improve lives around the world faster than ever before. Today I was honored to give a speech on this subject at the @aaas annual meeting. #AAASmtg https://t.co/03yWD4svD6
This is an incredible story about the power of vaccines. 13 million people are alive today thanks to @Gavi. Here’s how: https://t.co/3Zyw9mIqYu https://t.co/sSOjYB7ZOf
The only way we'll achieve net-zero carbon emissions is if we innovate, deploy, and invest across all sectors. It's encouraging to see companies working to get our planet one step closer. Congratulations to all the winners of the #BreakthroughCanada initiative. https://t.co/zCnwChkTLX
When we first started our foundation, Melinda and I were optimistic about the power of innovation to drive progress. Twenty years later, we’re just as optimistic, and we’re still swinging for the fences: https://t.co/xF4YpnawpN https://t.co/sDxmLHASXr
In our new annual letter, @melindagates and I write about why we think the risks we’ve taken in the first two decades of our foundation have set us up for future progress. https://t.co/c1ewuGXyhl
@rogerfederer @RafaelNadal @Trevornoah Roger’s foundation partners with local NGOs in six countries in southern Africa to improve early learning and basic education. It’s an impressive organization, and I encourage you to consider supporting its work: https://t.co/fQmyFmjvbm
I’m excited to team up with @rogerfederer again for the Match in Africa Friday in Cape Town. Playing alongside Roger is always a thrill, and I can’t wait to face off against @RafaelNadal and @Trevornoah. https://t.co/WMlbBtZwVC
As we conclude our foundation’s second decade of work in global health and education, I have never been more optimistic about the opportunity to improve life for the world’s poorest. I look forward to partnering with you on the work ahead. https://t.co/yUcbdLkBm7
Thank you, Sue, for all of your contributions to our foundation. I look forward to continuing our work together on important health and education projects that will improve lives. https://t.co/5FaDd56GNC
Game on! https://t.co/fhOOsAvqdc
If the world keeps up the fight against these neglected tropical diseases, we can improve the lives of millions of families: https://t.co/Naourwhu9i #WorldNTDDay https://t.co/eRiBlWI4at
The world has only begun to tap into all the ways AI will help people live healthier lives. I’m excited about the launch of @Microsoft’s new AI for Health initiative, which connects researchers and organizations with world-class AI talent and resources. https://t.co/htZZ0YRIfd
I joined @Twitter ten years (and a couple of days) ago. These are some of my favorite tweets. What’s your favorite tweet from the last ten years? https://t.co/wnylJeSG3q
@gavi There are still too many children—many living in some of the hardest-to-reach places on the planet—who aren’t getting basic vaccines. Gavi is the best tool we have to reach them.  #VaccinesWork
For twenty years, @gavi has worked to ensure that every child in the world is protected from preventable diseases. The results are incredible. But their work is far from done. https://t.co/PI6xkfY5fL
I had a fascinating conversation with Vaclav Smil about what bacteria, babies, empires, and economies all have in common: https://t.co/HUE9aiFLZz https://t.co/NBSLul2iMj
It's great to see Microsoft's leadership in this area. Avoiding the worst effects of climate change will require innovation and investment to get us to net zero carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy. https://t.co/plEjWeqdPg
These global health heroes have helped Bangladesh become a model for other countries for how to respond to infectious disease outbreaks: https://t.co/5CEHpFCklp https://t.co/Kl6ADN43ux
It’s encouraging to see these results. Typhoid is especially deadly for young children, and a vaccine like this has the potential to save millions of lives. https://t.co/2CgV8kCLLm
Thanks to the work of this father–daughter dynamic duo, Bangladesh is moving toward a future of fewer disease outbreaks and more children reaching their fifth birthday. https://t.co/mMXuxNnnYf
Solving the world’s toughest challenges—like fighting the worst impacts of climate change—requires lots of new ideas and talented people working across many fields. I’m glad to see this effort to support this important work. https://t.co/eeFpmXtgv9
Progress isn’t always easy to see. These charts show some of the ways that the world is getting better. https://t.co/gIh6czCZPs
America’s tax system will be top of mind for many in 2020. Here’s what I really think. https://t.co/OuiTD1oI4Z
If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier in 2020, this book is a good place to start. https://t.co/Fu5isRsAHd
I’m glad @beautiful__news is highlighting some of the amazing things happening in the world. https://t.co/MSbKErgru1
Vaclav Smil is one of my favorite thinkers, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on his new book about the growth of *everything*. https://t.co/3R8UWhEcwb
What’s next for our foundation? I’m particularly excited about what the next year could mean for one of the best buys in global health: vaccines. https://t.co/MbjNWPEl5l
I’ve read a lot of books about history over the years, and These Truths by Jill Lepore is the most honest and unflinching account of the American story I’ve ever seen. It’s also one of the most beautifully written. https://t.co/fYfIFLrmrq
Check out my end of year books list (plus a bonus recommendation) on @Likewise. https://t.co/ZE0Sa2ib8u
December is a great time to take stock of everything you’ve done over the last twelve months—including all of the books you’ve read. I found these books to be really clever and engaging. I hope you them find as intriguing as I did: https://t.co/xKdpvoXbvR https://t.co/XZguGFYssO
Back in my early Microsoft days, I routinely pulled all-nighters when we had to deliver a piece of software. I even stayed up two nights in a row on occasion–I don’t recommend that. This book taught me a lot about the importance of a better night's sleep. https://t.co/xUthhTyRb6
This new treatment is a gamechanger for millions of people living with HIV in South Africa. I’m optimistic that it could help #EndAIDS around the world. https://t.co/vrvqM9DA3w
I was deeply moved by Tayari Jones’s story of a married couple whose lives get torn apart by an incident of injustice. The book is so well-written that you’ll find yourself sucked into it despite the heavy subject matter. https://t.co/JAhJOFwdOm
Here are two amazing statistics: primary health care interventions could save 60 million lives in low-and middle-income countries and increase average life expectancy by 3.7 years by 2030: https://t.co/VfDzACwTNu #HealthForAll https://t.co/tQTEyIaQj3
Diane Tavenner had a simple but very ambitious goal: “We wanted to teach kids not just what they needed to get into college, but what they needed to live a good life.” You can read an excerpt from her wonderful new book on my blog. https://t.co/hYwdeNFTPM
I’ve read a lot of great books this year. Here are some I think you’ll enjoy reading over the holidays. https://t.co/YOpc07Qv3T
I'm a big fan of @SiliconHBO and was excited when they asked me to appear in the series finale tonight. #AlwaysBlue https://t.co/kDnM81w8IF
Thank you, Sue, for your extraordinary leadership. Melinda and I are grateful for the opportunity we’ve had to learn with and from you over the past five-and-a-half years, and we wish you and your family the best. https://t.co/VsVPTo731p
I really enjoyed sitting down with @reidhoffman to talk about the role great cofounders and partners have played in my career, like Paul Allen at Microsoft and @melindagates at the Gates Foundation. You can listen to our conversation here: https://t.co/GlFWwylYcI https://t.co/JQjdxFGxle
Technology has made it faster and easier than ever before for people everywhere to give. I’m inspired by how many people from all over the world participate in #GivingTuesday. https://t.co/CkwcQb5roI https://t.co/VjIycC6Kig
I was impressed to see the tremendous impact @Gestamp’s apprenticeship program is having on students and their community: https://t.co/VFuOrRM9ms https://t.co/2GkWeB6Ojj
This #WorldAIDSDay, I’m excited about breakthroughs in treating and preventing HIV thanks to organizations like the @GlobalFund. https://t.co/Sm5dUhTR2A
The world has made incredible strides toward ending the AIDS epidemic over the last twenty years, and I’m optimistic that more progress is on the way. Explore the data: https://t.co/uQ05HXrrPL #WorldAIDSDay
At @Gestamp, an auto parts maker in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I saw how the factory is putting high school students on a path to opportunity: https://t.co/EAB1Enj48G https://t.co/3rhl9PSfQt
Dr. LeAndrea Ware is one of the most energetic school leaders I’ve ever met. Her positivity is infectious. It’s no wonder she was recently named the Tennessee principal of the year: https://t.co/wGwZju8qS7 https://t.co/SmZDJNXzvL
We’re getting closer to having a blood test for Alzheimer’s – which could help doctors detect and diagnose the disease earlier: https://t.co/L6m5WYhova https://t.co/AyR2EqyEHO
US education may be the hardest issue our foundation works on. A recent visit to The Howard School in Chattanooga, Tennessee reminded me why it’s also one of the most inspiring. https://t.co/927CwK2imF
You could find wild poliovirus in 125 countries in 1988. Today, it exists in just two. And more than 18 million people are walking today who would otherwise have been paralyzed by polio. Here’s why we aren’t done yet: https://t.co/uXZoglQS7Z https://t.co/rY2eMaDReI
The incredible, diverse global partnership that halted wild polio’s spread in Nigeria 3 years ago makes me optimistic we’ll #EndPolio worldwide. https://t.co/Kr3ibLXdmd
Some of our most vital partners in the fight to #EndPolio are philanthropies like @alwaleed_philan, @bloombergdotorg, Tahir Foundation, Dalio Philanthropies &amp; Ningxia Yanbao Charity Foundation. Their support has helped deliver vaccines and protect millions from polio paralysis. https://t.co/w6yUlN1CwX
Even a single child paralyzed by polio is one too many, but I’m optimistic that we will eradicate the disease thanks to the GPEI’s persistence and creativity. https://t.co/olGWetQPSN
In Abu Dhabi this week, the world committed $2.6B to #EndPolio. Thank you @MohamedBinZayed for your leadership in helping push this terrible disease to the brink of eradication. https://t.co/7tr4wNQjRK
@narendramodi .@narendramodi's leadership has been a catalyst to India's progress on improving health, nutrition and ensuring safe sanitation practices for many. @PMOIndia
The more I’ve learned about Alzheimer’s disease, the more I’ve come to admire the volunteers who participate in clinical trials, and their caregivers too. Here’s a way you can help fight Alzheimer’s: https://t.co/isfZoyZFPU https://t.co/rS27wglMOJ
Better tools for collecting and sharing data will help community health workers protect families in the poorest parts of the world.  https://t.co/dVONnMcY4c
Expanding the diversity of therapies in the pipeline and more efficiently recruiting patients for clinical trials will increase our odds of discovering a breakthrough. I’m hopeful it will lead to an intervention that reduces the impact of Alzheimer’s. https://t.co/j8DZbeUp8F
@ewarren I’m always willing to talk about creative solutions to these problems.
@ewarren I greatly respect your commitment to finding ways to address wealth inequality and poverty at home. While we may disagree about some of the ways to get there, we certainly agree we need a lot of smart people committed to finding the path forward.
@ewarren You and the other candidates are having a really interesting conversation on how to solve some of the world’s toughest problems like eliminating global poverty and avoiding a climate disaster (though those issues don’t get talked about as much as they should).
One of the many awful things about watching someone you love struggle with Alzheimer’s is the feeling of helplessness. You keep thinking that there must be something more you can do. Here's one option. https://t.co/TQ1Z0lYCkN
We have cut the number of child deaths in half over the last 20 years. New tools like these precision maps from 
@IHME_UW will help us cut child mortality in half again by 2030.  https://t.co/9XfRu6WuLK
Buildings are one of the five areas where we need a lot of innovation if we’re going to avoid a climate disaster. I wrote about one company with a particularly clever approach. https://t.co/OXdxSChPCX
A lot of work remains, but it’s exciting to see positive data on a drug candidate that may alter the course of Alzheimer’s disease. https://t.co/h97EBGqWyJ
I always like to try out a new TV show or two when I’m on the road. What should I watch next? I set up an Ask on @Likewise to collect your recommendations. https://t.co/6Knu7M3wyO
"This is a solvable problem." @CarbonCure (which I’ve helped fund through @btenergy Ventures) has developed an innovative way to reduce cement's carbon footprint: https://t.co/9gvmkPGtnT https://t.co/zaqUc3In6R
One of the best parts of my job is getting to work with some of the world’s most brilliant minds on seemingly intractable problems. Here’s how we’re trying to tackle one of the defining technical challenges of our time. https://t.co/F2Wd8vM4ia
This is one of the most important topics in medicine today: how can we make data more readily available for researchers to look for patterns and identify new pathways for treatment. https://t.co/hcji8sAhmy
The world has made incredible progress toward the goal to #endpolio thanks to partners like @MohamedBinZayed and the UAE. https://t.co/80j0A3MyJg
Melinda and I feel pressure to make every dollar and every day count, which is why we say no to a lot more opportunities than we say yes to. Working with partners around the world to #EndPolio has been a fight worth every dollar. https://t.co/a3gcP3M2HV
Tackling the world’s toughest health challenges requires the best that science has to offer. Thank you to @NIHDirector and @WHOAFRO for your partnership. https://t.co/85nrN9FFS2
Congrats to the 2019 winners of the @NobelPrize in chemistry! Few inventions have changed our lives as much as the battery, and the quest to build a better one is an important step in the fight against climate change. https://t.co/8XrKz2Zw1s
Malnutrition is the single greatest health inequity in the world. In its 2019 State of the World’s Children report, @UNICEF takes a critical look at how we can help everyone reach their full potential by improving access to nutrition. https://t.co/rpwu3XuuGt
The world’s poorest people often rely on farming both to feed their families and to earn an income. They will be among the first to face the effects of climate change. I’m excited about innovations aimed at addressing this problem: https://t.co/H7KrSXFo4b https://t.co/1QJg3gyJZY
Congrats to Esther Duflo, Abhijit Banerjee, and Michael Kremer for winning this year’s @NobelPrize in economics. I’ve learned a lot from their pioneering work to better understand the complexities of the lives of the world’s poorest people. https://t.co/Uc0XeytGRs
The world is facing a crisis at the dinner table, one that climate change will only worsen. I’m optimistic about the progress being made by @RIPEproject on a much-needed breakthrough. https://t.co/pzM61gDdWE
The odds of dying of AIDS in South Africa are less than half what they were at the peak. That progress wouldn’t have been possible without the @GlobalFund and other global health organizations. Even more progress is possible if we keep up the fight: https://t.co/71W2exSVZT https://t.co/f2gJwuIb9H
We need more approaches to stopping #Alzheimers disease. I’m excited to see this news out of @DZNE_de and @ISD_Research about a promising starting point for the development of new therapeutic strategies. https://t.co/zj81EbL7X6
I’m impressed by the international cooperation that made this year’s @GlobalFund Replenishment round possible. The world has committed more than ever before. Our foundation is proud to commit $700 million to over the next 3 years. #StepUptheFight https://t.co/mfuamNyygd
I can’t think of a more fitting tribute to Hans Rosling and his life’s work. Hans was a dear friend to Melinda and me – and inspired us all with his passion, intelligence, and wit. https://t.co/gYfioNQBuW
I’m in Lyon, France for the @GlobalFund’s replenishment – celebrating the most money ever raised for their life-saving work. I’m excited for the day that these diseases are in the history books. #StepUptheFight https://t.co/isnpGkyNWE
In Afghanistan, one of the last countries with polio, vaccine acceptance rates have reached 98% thanks to the tireless work of female health workers. Their increased involvement and passion is why polio eradication is within reach in Afghanistan. https://t.co/v2yPVeSCiz
If all countries in the world had the same concentration of researchers as wealthy ones, there would be 3x as many researchers. That’s mind-blowing. We all lose out when talent isn’t connected with opportunity. @OurWorldInData https://t.co/a9m56tDdLp
Malnutrition is the greatest health inequity in the world. I recently spoke with my friend @AlikoDangote about how we can use iodized salt to help kids gets the nutrients they need: https://t.co/PXp3WeJfEy https://t.co/qpQ51LWZuf
I’m lucky to have known Stephen Hawking — and he was as exceptional in person as you imagined he was. As remarkable as his contributions to physics were, his biggest accomplishment was inspiring the world to believe in the magic of science and research. https://t.co/FxiyzmBTuz
Here is the story of the day I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life and the influence of someone who’s been a critical guide along the way: https://t.co/KWOicXCab6 https://t.co/R62eDi82yG
@TheEconomist is right: climate change touches everything and everyone -- and, unfairly, the poor and marginalized have the most to lose. 

If you want to understand what can be done, I highly recommend you read this issue. https://t.co/3JZS3WsAzQ
Melinda's work on behalf of women and girls around the world inspires me every day. She's committing $1 billion over the next ten years to increasing women's power and influence in the United States. Because #EqualityCantWait. https://t.co/QHnPyAeN59
I’m delighted that @erna_solberg has re-upped Norway’s commitment to support the work of the @GlobalFund. I welcome her sustained leadership and partnership in the fight against AIDS, TB, and malaria. https://t.co/2NTVVpmEul
Most people know @AlikoDangote as Africa’s wealthiest man, but I know him as one of our foundation’s most impactful partners in improving health. Melinda and I are lucky to count him as a partner (and friend!) in our work. https://t.co/9Pk8seLGpi
More and more children are living to see their 5th birthdays. That’s because the world has made incredible progress in reducing child mortality. But progress has been uneven. We have more work to do to close the gaps across countries and within them. https://t.co/TaeiqkLD0U
It's really incredible how much time and effort goes into producing a documentary like the new @netflix series I participated in. I shared more about the experience on my blog: https://t.co/BgTeiguaFf https://t.co/UzqI251nxU
Ending poverty and achieving the SDGs requires a whole-of-government approach. @ImranKhanPTI and @SaniaNishtar have shown leadership in developing a new anti-poverty strategy. #Ehsaas https://t.co/tbRNz4Gbf6
.@sanchezcastejon’s commitment to the @GlobalFund reflects Spain’s leadership. At a time when more countries are turning inward, Spain is showing that we can’t back away from our commitment to fighting poverty and disease. https://t.co/H0ffOpSGr9
Sanitation is a difficult issue to take on because there are no easy solutions. Tonight we recognized the progress India has made on this issue through its Swachh Bharat program, under the leadership of @narendramodi. https://t.co/liTmmHl7ap
I had the privilege of meeting @DrElvisEze at last year’s Malaria Summit in London, and I was struck by his optimism about the fight against malaria. I think you’ll be inspired by his story. https://t.co/92006G0AtA