Bill Gates Commits $1.2 Billion to Global Polio Eradication

Bill Gates announced that the Bill Gates Foundation will allocate $1.2 billion over four years to aid the worldwide mission to eradicate polio. The investment was revealed at the Abu Dhabi Financial Week event.

On Monday, Bill Gates revealed a substantial financial commitment from his foundation, pledging $1.2 billion over four years to bolster efforts aimed at eradicating polio worldwide.

The announcement was made at the Abu Dhabi Financial Week, where Gates emphasized the importance of sustained global collaboration to end polio.

This funding aims to support ongoing immunization campaigns and strengthen health systems, ensuring polio eradication remains a global priority.

(With inputs from agencies.)