Global immunization has saved an estimated 154 million lives over the last 50 years. WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have played an important part in this achievement.
Bill Gates believes the world can once again halve child mortality by 2040, by focusing on maternal health and critical interventions.
Makoy Samuel Yibi’s relentless efforts have brought Guinea worm disease to the brink of eradication. With support from the Carter Center, Makoy traverses rugged terrain in South Sudan to contain outbreaks and prevent future infections.