The Gates Foundation Commits $2.5B to Women’s Health
Originally published by Katherine Long for Politico
The Gates Foundation said Monday it will commit $2.5 billion to women’s health research and development through 2030, prioritizing low- and middle-income countries. It’s a significant investment for an area that has received minimal funding or attention for decades.
“I’m proud that we’re doing this,” Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation Gender Equity Division, tells Women Rule. “But in the context of how much is needed, it’s a small amount.”
The Gates Foundation, launched in 2000 by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, has contributed funding to a number of organizations focused on health care, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organization. Melinda French Gates resigned from the foundation in 2024 but has since pledged $1 billion to tackle systemic issues impacting women and girls.