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Foreign aid is a powerful tool in the fight against malnutrition. Since 2011, Feed the Future has helped prevent 2.2 million children from suffering developmental issues caused by malnutrition. The organization’s goal to reduce stunting by 20% by 2026 will require global commitment. #WorldStatisticsDay📊

Did you know that global life expectancy more than doubled in just 31 years? In 1990, it was 32 and by 2021, it rose all the way to 71.📊 On this #WorldStatisticsDay, we’re recognizing the crucial role foreign aid plays in global progress. According to the The Brookings Institution, foreign aid has contributed to some of the world’s greatest global health achievements: 📈Rates of extreme poverty dropped from 36% in 1990 to 9% in 2022. 📈Maternal mortality declined by 34% from 2000 to 2020. 📈Deaths from malaria in Africa were cut in half from 2000 to 2015. 📈HIV-free births increased by 5.5 million, and 25 million lives were saved through the U.S.-funded PEPFAR from 2003 to 2023. As we look to the future, continued investment in global health will be essential to sustain and build on this progress.

Every child deserves a chance at a bright future, and that starts with ensuring they receive the healthcare and nutrition they need. Around the world, scientists and health workers are advancing a new set of tools—from AI ultrasounds to next-generation vaccines—to unlock the next era of progress in global health and cut child deaths in half again. Learn more about the innovations shaping the future of health: https://lnkd.in/gUbfX8JF

Today on #WorldFoodDay, we’re focusing on global malnutrition and what can be done to address it. Globally, 400 million kids don’t have access to the nutrients they need to grow and thrive, and climate change is making things worse. Chef JJ Johnson and Eitan Bernath talk with Bill Gates about what a recipe for progress could look like. There are incredibly innovative solutions and talented people working to end malnutrition, which you can read about in this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 report: https://gates.ly/48bC1pk

Olympian Malaika Mihambo knows that in the long jump, the better the run-up, the further you go. In life, vaccines provide children with that chance for an equal start. On the sidelines of the World Health Summit, Bill Gates joined Sania Nishtar, Svenja Schulze and Malaika for an event hosted by Save the Children Deutschland to highlight the transformative power of vaccines. Every child deserves an equal start in life. Funding programs like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance helps ensure that lifesaving vaccines reach every child, no matter where they live. #WHS2024

2023 was a crucial year of progress for child health, thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. With the dedicated work of the Alliance, 69 million children received life-saving vaccines in 2023 and 1.3 million future deaths were averted—which translates to 2 lives saved every minute. Also, 14 million girls were protected with #HPV vaccines – more than the last ten years combined. These 2023 numbers add up to phenomenal figures since the Alliance’s inception—more than 1.1 billion children immunized and 18.8 million lives saved. Sustaining this great progress requires greater support for Gavi and partners to ensure more children have the vaccines they need to thrive. By working together, we can safeguard all children from vaccine-preventable diseases and build a healthier, more equitable world #ForOurFuture. https://bit.ly/3YeOd5u

Continued U.S. leadership and collaboration on global health programs is crucial. These investments save millions of lives, all while strengthening our own national and economic security. https://lnkd.in/eeqerwJf

On President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, we’re honoring his legacy as a global health champion. In 1986, President Carter learned that Guinea worm, which infected an estimated 3.5 million people annually in Africa and Asia, had no known cure, vaccine, or treatment. Alongside The Carter Center, he launched a global campaign to eradicate the disease, and today the number of people infected with Guinea worm has decreased by 99.99%. His legacy reminds us that with determination, cooperation, funding, and the power of innovation, it’s possible to eliminate preventable diseases. Learn more about President Carter’s fight to eradicate guinea worm and his impact on the global health community: https://gates.ly/4eHptIj

Could a 5,000-year-old grain be the future of food? 🌾 Meet fonio, the 5,000-year-old West African grain that offers hope with its exceptional nutritional value and ability to withstand harsh climates. As extreme weather threatens global food supplies, scaling up this ancient grain’s production and market reach is essential. We’re working alongside partners like CGIAR to do so. Read more about this promising work: https://lnkd.in/g-P65WuY

Foreign aid to Africa has hit a 20-year low. More than half of all child deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa—and fewer resources mean more lives lost to preventable causes. To save lives, we must change course. #Goalkeepers2030  https://lnkd.in/egAsxzaV