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In a dynamic discussion during UN General Assembly week, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, shared insights on the foundation’s 25-year legacy and its ambitious $912 million commitment to the Global Fund. Highlighting unprecedented progress in reducing child mortality and combating infectious diseases, Suzman emphasized the urgent need for global collaboration amidst funding challenges. […]
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By Matshidiso Moeti and Amie Batson The nature of global health challenges is rapidly evolving. From pandemics to superbugs to climate change, health threats are becoming increasingly complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. The persistence of Mpox is a clear example of how infectious diseases can persist and transform, highlighting the importance of adaptive and proactive leadership […]
...More than 1.2 billion people live in Africa, with approximately 41% of the population under the age of 15. Millennials, often perceived as a significant demographic, actually constitute less than 30% of the population, according to 2017 estimates from the African Development Bank. Those under 19 years old account for 51% of the continent’s population. […]
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