My Bookshelf
If you want to read up on malaria, this book is a great place to start. The author covers the whole history of the disease, which—as the title suggests—goes back further than you might think.
Saving Lives Through Crazy Ideas
A decade ago, our foundation launched a program to spark new science that benefits the poor. Today we’re not as far along as I’d hoped, but we’ve learned a lot. Here are a few thoughts on the 10th anniversary of Grand Challenges in Global Health.
Short-Term Crisis, Long-Term Need
One topic dominated my trip to the U.S. East Coast last week: the Ebola virus. The news is highlighting the short-term emergency, but the disease also highlights a long-term need in poor countries.
Impressions of India
Narendra Modi has the country talking about toilets. Considering what a difference they make in saving lives—and how many Indians don’t have one—that’s a great thing.
An Eye for Innovation
Two bright young people came by my office recently to show me a promising project they’re working on. It’s a great case study in what it takes to go from idea to reality.
John Green in Ethiopia
Bestselling author and guest blogger John Green reflects on our visit to Ethiopia. “When we assume that stories about developing world countries will be merely sad,” he writes, “we do ourselves a great disservice.”
On the Subcontinent
Melinda and I are headed to India, whose government has made ambitious commitments in a lot of the areas where our foundation works. Here’s what we hope to learn during our visit.
Africa’s Table
Forty percent of kids in Africa are stunted from malnutrition, limiting their physical and mental development and locking them into lives of poverty.
Africa’s Table
Fortifying cooking oil with vitamin A is helping millions of African children get a healthy start to life.
Africa’s Table
I know from experience that the more you learn about malnutrition, the more you want to do something about it. Here’s what you can do if you’re feeling the urge to help.
Africa’s Table
I never thought of fighting poverty and disease as decreasing world suck and increasing awesome, but John Green convinced me that it’s as good a description as any other.
Trip Notes
Earlier this month, I went to Ethiopia with Sue Desmond-Hellmann, our foundation’s CEO. Here’s what she had to say about the trip.