Bill Gates announced that his organization, which bears his name, will allocate the largest part of its spending of $ 200 billion in the next twenty years to support health and social development efforts in the African continent.
This announcement came during a speech delivered by Gates at Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa in the presence of thousands of young officials and experts from across the continent.
Support countries in the field of health
Gates explained that the future financing of the Foundation will be directed primarily to countries that show a clear commitment to improving the health and well -being of its peoples, stressing that “investing in basic health care is the most influential in improving the lives of individuals.”
Gates highlighted the importance of local innovation and political leadership in achieving concrete results, pointing to successful experiences in countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nigeria and Zambia, where the scope of health care services and technology and data were used to reduce child mortality rates and combat infectious diseases.
Artificial intelligence in health service
Gates pointed to the future capabilities of artificial intelligence in improving the quality of health services, reviewing a leading experience in Rwanda to use artificial intelligence techniques in diagnosing high -risk pregnancies.
He stressed that the African continent, which exceeded traditional bank payment systems through digital payment solutions, has the necessary ingredients to adopt artificial intelligence in building more effective and sustainable health systems.
Promoting cooperation
The current Gates tour includes visits to Ethiopia and Nigeria, where he meets political leaders and health experts to discuss the priorities of health and social development in light of the challenges resulting from the decline in external aid.
Gates also participates in field events aimed at supporting healthy innovation and enhancing partnerships with governments and active institutions on the continent.
A legacy of achievements in Africa
It is noteworthy that the Gates Foundation has contributed during the past two decades to supporting a number of vital health and development programs in Africa, including developing vaccines, enhancing health systems capabilities, and participating in saving the lives of more than 80 million people, in cooperation with international initiatives such as “Ghafi” and the World Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria.
