Gates Sounds Alarm: US Global Health Funding Shortfalls Cannot Be Filled by Private Sector Alone
2025-03-18
Reuters
Bill Gates is urging the Trump administration to maintain funding for critical global health programs, including childhood vaccinations and HIV treatment. He warns that even his foundation, a major player in global health initiatives, cannot fill the gaps left by reduced US funding. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been a key partner in the global fight against infectious diseases, but Gates emphasizes that government support is essential to sustain progress. With the US facing a global health funding shortfall, Gates' warning highlights the need for continued investment in global health security and international aid, including foreign assistance and public health programs.