Bill Gates Expands Influence in Africa

The Gates Foundation is expanding its efforts in Africa, with a focus on health, agriculture, and economic empowerment, particularly for women and smallholder farmers. Bill Gates pledged $7 billion to tackle poverty, hunger, and inequality, with health being the top priority, including polio eradication and vaccine development for diseases like tuberculosis. The foundation is also addressing malnutrition through agricultural productivity and food fortification. Additionally, it supports local vaccine manufacturing to reduce dependency on imports. A new regional office in Nairobi will enhance the foundation's impact in East Africa.