Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs
@WHO
now more than ever.
I’m always amazed by the disconnect between what we see in the news and the reality of the world around us. As my late friend Hans Rosling would say, we must fight the fear instinct that distorts our perspective:
It’s great to see India’s leadership in scientific innovation and vaccine manufacturing capability as the world works to end the COVID-19 pandemic
@PMOIndia
Congratulations to
@narendramodi
on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India's position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued
Congratulations
@NarendraModi
on a remarkable win in
#IndianElections2019
. Your continued commitment to improve health, nutrition, and development will significantly improve lives of many.
@BJP4India
One of the benefits of being 65 is that I’m eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. I got my first dose this week, and I feel great. Thank you to all of the scientists, trial participants, regulators, and frontline healthcare workers who got us to this point.
Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Thank you to the election officials and campaign workers who worked tirelessly to ensure a record number of Americans could cast a ballot and have it counted during such an challenging time for our country.
Congratulations to the Indian government on the first 100 days of
@AyushmanNHA
. It’s great to see how many people have been reached by the program so far.
@PMOIndia
The horrifying killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and far too many other Black people—and the protests they sparked—are shining a light on the brutal injustices that Black people experience every day…
I hate mosquitoes. The diseases they spread kill more than half a million people every year. In fact, mosquitoes kill more people in one day than sharks kill in 100 years:
#WorldMosquitoDay
Thank you
@ImranKhanPTI
for the productive discussions on the steps being taken in Pakistan to eliminate polio. I’m encouraged by the country’s commitment to eradication and am optimistic that if everyone remains vigilant, we can
#endpolio
.
Kofi Annan was one of the great peacemakers of our time. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him on many occasions. I’m sad to learn of his death.
Nelson Mandela was tireless in his pursuit of equality and justice for all. As we celebrate
#Mandela100
, let’s resolve to do everything we can to create the world he dreamed of.
#MandelaDay
Congratulations
@narendramodi
on the national launch of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. This digital health infrastructure will help ensure equitable, accessible healthcare delivery and accelerate progress on India’s health goals.
@PMOIndia
@MoHFW_INDIA
Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Tomorrow, I encourage you to join Melinda and me in one of our favorite holiday traditions:
#GivingTuesday
.
I look forward to working with the new administration and leaders on both sides in Congress on getting the surging pandemic under control, engaging partners around the world on issues like poverty and climate change, and addressing issues of inequality and opportunity at home.
India has administered 1 billion vaccine doses, a testament to India’s innovation, ability to manufacture at scale, and the efforts of millions of health workers backed by CoWIN. Congratulations
@narendramodi
@mansukhmandviya
@PMOIndia
@MoHFW_India
There’s no question the United States missed the opportunity to get ahead of the novel
#coronavirus
. But the window for making important decisions hasn’t closed. The choices we and our leaders make now will have an enormous impact.
Humankind has never had a more urgent task than creating broad immunity for coronavirus. It’s going to require a global cooperative effort like the world has never seen. But I know we’ll get it done. There’s simply no alternative.
Sanitation is a difficult issue to take on because there are no easy solutions. Tonight we recognized the progress India has made on this issue through its Swachh Bharat program, under the leadership of
@narendramodi
.
The leadership of
@narendramodi
and the Indian government has played an important role in improving sanitation. Now is the time to build on the success of
@swachhbharat
.
It is always inspiring to meet with
@narendramodi
and there was a lot to discuss. We talked about AI for public good; DPI; women-led development; innovation in agriculture, health, and climate adaptation; and how we can take lessons from India to the world.
@PMOIndia
I was excited to visit Nigeria and meet with
@MBuhari
and
@ProfOsinbajo
to discuss the country’s development goals. We agreed that Nigeria’s bright future will benefit from further investment in the country’s greatest resource: its people.
Most people know
@rogerfederer
as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But his work off the court is also impressive. If you’re a Federer fan, I encourage you to read his recent post about his journey from tennis player to philanthropist.
Most people know
@AlikoDangote
as Africa’s wealthiest man, but I know him as one of our foundation’s most impactful partners in improving health. Melinda and I are lucky to count him as a partner (and friend!) in our work.
1/ There’s no denying that 2017 was a really tough year... but it also delivered some amazing moments of hope and progress. Here are some inspiring tweets that you may have missed…
There are over 100 different coronavirus vaccine candidates in the works. These candidates take a variety of approaches to protecting the body against COVID-19:
I am committed to listening and learning more about systemic racism and what I can do with my actions and words to help create a more equal and just future. Black lives matter.
I’m at my happiest when I’m learning – no matter how gross the subject matter. Today, I experienced the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo, and saw what is believed to be the world’s longest tapeworm. 10/10 would visit again.
As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate
@narendramodi
for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India’s development. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey
#AmritMahotsav
All my life I’ve been surrounded by remarkable women. And I was moved when Melinda decided to write about two of them — my mother and my grandmother — in her new book, The
#MomentofLift
. Happy
#MotherDay
to all the amazing mothers out there!
We don’t yet have all the tools we need to fight COVID-19. This is an important step toward having treatments, while we also explore vaccines and diagnostics. Thanks to
@wellcometrust
and
@mastercard
for launching this effort with us.
We’re joining forces with
@wellcometrust
and
@Mastercard
to create the
#COVID19
Therapeutics Accelerator to identify, assess, develop, and scale-up treatments to the epidemic.
Congratulations
@narendramodi
for yet another milestone of administering
#200crorevaccinations
. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Indian vaccine manufacturers and the Indian government for mitigating the impact of COVID19.
Melinda's work on behalf of women and girls around the world inspires me every day. She's committing $1 billion over the next ten years to increasing women's power and influence in the United States. Because
#EqualityCantWait
.
I was excited when
@TIME
asked me to serve as its first guest editor. I asked some of the people I respect most to write about what makes them optimistic. I hope they inspire you, too:
Ending poverty and achieving the SDGs requires a whole-of-government approach.
@ImranKhanPTI
and
@SaniaNishtar
have shown leadership in developing a new anti-poverty strategy.
#Ehsaas
I’m in Kenya this week to learn from researchers, innovators, students, and leaders about what’s working, what’s not, and how the foundation can better support progress in Kenya and across the continent.
At a time when bad news seems to dominate the headlines every day, I want to keep reminding people that life is getting better for millions in the world’s poorest countries, thanks in part to smart investments in health.
“Fathers who help unlock their daughter’s potential, standing up for their rights and raising them to believe they have them, bring prosperity and happiness to their entire families.” I recommend reading this essay from
@ZiauddinY
about
@Malala
.
#MalalaDay
I look forward to working with President
@JoeBiden
and Vice President
@KamalaHarris
to tackle some of our toughest challenges like COVID-19 and climate change. This has been a troubling time in America, but I see promise in the months and years ahead.
Most of my conversations these days are about COVID-19 and how we can stem the tide, but I’m also often asked about what I am reading and watching. Here are my 2020 summer book recommendations (plus a few other ideas for things to do at home).
One of the questions I am most often asked about the
#COVID19
pandemic is how, and when, it will end. This article by
@edyong209
does a really good job of outlining the steps we need to take.
Thank you
@narendramodi
for the invitation to visit the impressive Statue of Unity. It is an engineering marvel and a great tribute to Sardar Patel. Also great to see it is creating economic opportunity for local tribal communities, especially women.
Mr.
@BillGates
visited
#EktaNagar
, where he was captivated by the awe-inspiring Statue of Unity.
Towering over the landscape, this iconic monument, symbolizing India's unity and strength, left a lasting impression on him.
@MukeshPuri26
@udit_ias
@MLAJagdish
Back in my early Microsoft days, I routinely pulled all-nighters when we had to deliver a piece of software. I even stayed up two nights in a row on occasion–I don’t recommend that. This book taught me a lot about the importance of a better night's sleep.
Of all the things I’ve learned from Warren Buffett (and there have been a lot), the most important might be what friendship is all about. Here’s why he’s a person that I admire as well as like:
COVID-19 could be a once-in-a-century pandemic, but the good news is that there are steps we can take now to slow its impact and help us respond more effectively when the next epidemic arrives.
#COVID19