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Bill Gates to Donate $200 Billion over 20 Years to African Health and Education

He will wind down his foundation by 2045 to channel nearly all his assets into improving health outcomes across Africa.

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Overview

  • Gates pledges to give away 99% of his wealth—around $200 billion—over 20 years, primarily targeting health and education in Africa.
  • His foundation will cease operations by 2045 once his assets are fully allocated to philanthropic efforts.
  • He emphasizes maternal nutrition and early childhood health to reduce preventable mother and infant deaths.
  • Gates calls on African innovators to adopt AI in medical diagnostics, citing Rwanda’s AI-powered ultrasounds as a model.
  • He publicly criticized Elon Musk’s cuts to USAID, warning they jeopardize vital support for the world’s poorest children.