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Gates Foundation Africa Our mission is to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.

17/08/2026

"We thought malaria couldn't reach us up here. Turns out, we were wrong.”

Climate change is altering where diseases like malaria can spread. As highland regions get warmer, mosquitoes are moving in, putting families at risk for the very first time.

But in the face of this changing landscape—from the warming highlands of Kenya to the flooded lowlands of Angola—communities are fighting back. They are adapting their environments, eliminating new mosquito breeding grounds, and doing whatever it takes to protect their families.

17/08/2026

🌍Stronger health outcomes happen when communities, health systems, and partners work together.

In Nagaland, India, PATH and partners are demonstrating how integrated HIV and hepatitis C services can help bring lifesaving care closer to the people who need it most.

Through PATH’s Model of Care, among people who inject drugs, community-based screening, government systems, and facility-based care worked together to improve access to diagnosis, treatment, and cure.

The results show what is possible when services are connected.

✔ More than 1,000 people reached through community-based screening
✔ Faster pathways from diagnosis to treatment
✔ High treatment completion and cure rates

This work highlights an important lesson: integration can strengthen health systems, maximize existing investments, and help accelerate progress toward hepatitis C elimination.

Thank you to the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland; NSACS; NVHCP; NHM; Dimapur District Hospital; CAD Foundation; SPYM; community leaders; and Unitaid for your partnership and commitment to improving access to care.

The fight against malaria is led by brilliant, dedicated people.Meet Simon Kariuki, Eric Ochomo, and Corine Ngufor. They...
15/08/2026

The fight against malaria is led by brilliant, dedicated people.

Meet Simon Kariuki, Eric Ochomo, and Corine Ngufor. They are just three of the incredible scientists and advocates on the front lines in Kenya, working to create a malaria-free future for all.

From ensuring vaccines reach children to tracking new mosquito threats, their work is saving lives.

Swipe through to hear directly from the experts.

What if one of the most powerful malaria interventions isn't a product—it's a house? To fight malaria, we have to reduce...
14/08/2026

What if one of the most powerful malaria interventions isn't a product—it's a house?

To fight malaria, we have to reduce our exposure to mosquitoes. By making simple structural changes—like adding screened windows, secure doors, and cooler roofs—we can physically block mosquitoes from getting inside.

These features keep families safe, comfortable, and protected from transmission. Because health doesn't just start at the clinic—it starts at home.

Mosquito science is fascinating and vital, but it is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.When it comes to ending mala...
13/08/2026

Mosquito science is fascinating and vital, but it is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.

When it comes to ending malaria, there is no silver bullet. Because mosquitoes transmit the disease, we must interrupt their life cycle, but we must also protect and treat the people they bite.

Swipe through to see the comprehensive toolkit of six critical interventions we need to eradicate this disease for good.

Malaria cannot spread on its own. It relies on mosquitoes to move from person to person.If we want to end malaria in Afr...
12/08/2026

Malaria cannot spread on its own. It relies on mosquitoes to move from person to person.

If we want to end malaria in Africa, one of our most critical strategies is understanding the mosquitoes. By tracking how they breed, adapt, and transmit the parasite, our scientists and community health workers can break the chain of infection.

Ending malaria is one of the world's greatest public health challenges, and it is one we know is possible.Still, hundred...
11/08/2026

Ending malaria is one of the world's greatest public health challenges, and it is one we know is possible.

Still, hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives to this preventable disease every year, with children under five in Africa bearing the heaviest burden.

We must understand what we are up against, because the fight against malaria is a fight for our future.

Happy Women's Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦Today, we celebrate the power, resilience, and spirit of women who are the bedrock of...
09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦
Today, we celebrate the power, resilience, and spirit of women who are the bedrock of our communities.

From the lab to the land, from the boardroom to the home, they are the scientists, mothers, leaders, and innovators building a healthier, more prosperous future for all.

To every woman pushing boundaries and lifting others up: We see you, we celebrate you, and we thank you.

30 minutes can pass by pretty quickly.It could be a cup of tea with a neighbor. A quick trip across town. An episode of ...
07/08/2026

30 minutes can pass by pretty quickly.

It could be a cup of tea with a neighbor. A quick trip across town. An episode of your favorite podcast.

It could also be enough time to receive a TB test result straight to your phone.

Breakthroughs in how we diagnose TB can make a real difference in people's everyday lives.

06/08/2026

What's in the bag? 👀

Some items are exactly what you'd expect. Others tell a bigger story about the people helping make healthcare more accessible every day.

It turns out a bag can tell you a lot about the person carrying it.

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