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Bill Gates 
Sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests.
Seattle, WA
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| Retweet | 267 | 7.3% |
| Quote | 189 | 5.1% |
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| URL | 2,855 | 77.6% |
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@gatesfoundation - Gates Foundation
@melindagates - Melinda Gates
@ONECampaign - ONE
@devisridhar - Prof. Devi Sridhar 🌈
@SueDHellmann - Sue Desmond-Hellmann
@gavi - Gavi
@HansRosling - Remember H. Rosling
@narendramodi - Narendra Modi
@Breakthrough - Breakthrough Energy
@GlobalFund - The Global Fund
@UNICEF - UNICEF
@MalariaNoMore - Malaria No More
@CerrJ - Joe Cerrell
@DFID_UK - DFID
@Rotary - Rotary International
@NickKristof - Nicholas Kristof
@nothingbutnets - Nothing But Nets
@rajpanjabi - Dr. Raj Panjabi
@USAID - USAID
@MSuzman - Mark Suzman
@WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)
@trevormundel - Trevor Mundel
@eji_org - Equal Justice Initiative
@MaxCRoser - Max Roser
@johngreen - John Green 🐢
@BigHistoryPro - Big History Project
@WarrenBuffett - Warren Buffett
@inafried - Ina Fried
@wef - World Economic Forum
@RED - (RED)
@MikeBloomberg - Mike Bloomberg
@AdeAdepitan - Ade Adepitan
@JuliaGillard - Julia Gillard
@WSJ - The Wall Street Journal
@jeffraikes - Jeff Raikes
@TEDchris - Chris Anderson
@gateshealth - Gates Health
@RyanSeacrest - Ryan Seacrest
@MaEllenSirleaf - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
@rodger_voorhies - Rodger Voorhies
@MICleanEnergyRD - Mission Innovation
@IFPRI - IFPRI
@AnitaZaidi - Anita Zaidi
@wkamaubell - W. Kamau Bell
@washingtonpost - The Washington Post
@TheAtlantic - The Atlantic
@WSJMag - WSJ. Magazine
@codeorg - Code.org
@lastmilehealth - Last Mile Health
@OurWorldInData - Our World in Data
@MohamedBinZayed - محمد بن زايد
@Microsoft - Microsoft
@EarthshotPrize - TheEarthshotPrize
@vonderleyen - Ursula von der Leyen
@TheDailyShow - The Daily Show
@DonorsChoose - DonorsChoose
@BradSmi - Brad Smith
@EmmanuelMacron - Emmanuel Macron
@trvrb - Trevor Bedford
@johndoerr - John Doerr
@TODAYshow - TODAY
@BorisJohnson - Boris Johnson
@TheADDF - Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
@eric_lander - Eric Lander
@NobelPrize - The Nobel Prize
@DrTedros - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@Malala - Malala
@TheEconomist - The Economist
@mariashriver - Maria Shriver
@David_Cameron - David Cameron
@BlackRock - BlackRock
@nutritionwin - Nutrition for Growth
@AlzData - ADDI
@GatesUS - Gates United States
@SecGranholm - Secretary Jennifer Granholm
@MinEnergia - E n e r g í a
@JonathanWNV - Jonathan Wilkinson 🇨🇦
@economistimpact - Economist Impact
@Kurz_Gesagt - Kurzgesagt
@CipherClimate - Cipher
@latelateshow - The Late Late Show with James Corden
@SenatorDurbin - Senator Dick Durbin
@StateDept - Department of State
@WalterIsaacson - Walter Isaacson
@BillGates - Bill Gates
@POTUS44 - President Obama
@Alwaleed_Talal - الوليد بن طلال
@sapinker - Steven Pinker
@Atul_Gawande - Atul Gawande
@charlesjkenny - Charles Kenny
@RedHourBen - Ben Stiller
@EDFaction - EDF Action
@colbertlateshow - The Late Show
@smh - The Sydney Morning Herald
@CliftonLeaf - Clifton Leaf
@ewarren - Elizabeth Warren
@rogerfederer - Roger Federer
@Trevornoah - Trevor Noah
@JohnCena - John Cena
@richardbranson - Richard Branson
@AlikoDangote - Aliko Dangote
@MBuhari - Muhammadu Buhari
@NIHDirector - Francis S. Collins
@CDCDirector - Dr Brenda Fitzgerald
@GaviSeth - Seth Berkley
@AndyWeberNCB - AndyWeberNCB
@MishalHusainBBC - Mishal Husain
@jensstoltenberg - Jens Stoltenberg
@jaredmysko - Jared Mysko
@USYouthObserver - U.S. Youth Observer
@vkhosla - Vinod Khosla
@khanacademy - Khan Academy
@nytopinion - NYT Opinion
@MartinSchulz - Martin Schulz
@Ed_Miliband - Ed Miliband
@SteveCase - Steve Case
@glickman - david glickman
@MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
@JasonBurby - Jason Burby
@sacca - Chris Sacca
@lelper - Lela Perez
@dannysullivan - Danny Sullivan
@aplusk - ashton kutcher| Top Hashtags | Count | % |
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| #endpolio | 55 | 1.5% |
| #polio | 41 | 1.1% |
| #askbillg | 27 | 0.7% |
| #tbt | 23 | 0.6% |
| #covid19 | 17 | 0.5% |
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| lives | 187 | 5.1% |
| change | 151 | 4.1% |
| climate | 142 | 3.9% |
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| melinda | 124 | 3.4% |
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Tweets
Kakenya Ntaiya bravely defied local traditions to make a different plan for her future and her community. In a society where young girls’ lives are often decided for them, she founded @KakenyasDream to educate girls and end practices like child marriage: gatesnot.es/3u0UDq8
One person’s act of bravery can spark dramatic change in hundreds of lives. @KakenyaN’s story is a powerful example. gatesnot.es/3nTwhKQ
Her dream is freedom for women and girls
gatesnotes.com
This is an important reminder from @rajpanjabi. The world should not have to choose between saving lives from COVID-19 and saving lives from malaria. It’s possible to do both.
COVID-19 has derailed progress on malaria — leading to tens of thousands of deaths.
To get back on track we must:
1. Protect frontline workers.
2. Bring care to unreached communities.
3. Scale the malaria vaccine and new tools.
More in my new article:
thehill.com/opinion/health…
To get back on track we must:
1. Protect frontline workers.
2. Bring care to unreached communities.
3. Scale the malaria vaccine and new tools.
More in my new article:
thehill.com/opinion/health…
I wholeheartedly agree with Larry's view that all companies need to be actively preparing for their net zero transition - shareholders, employees, customers, communities, and regulators expect it.
Today, our CEO Larry Fink releases his annual letter highlighting themes that are vital to creating long-term value for our clients. Read now: 1blk.co/33GX4CX pic.twitter.com/aIIeXyU3lq
European Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU and I discussed the importance of multilateral partnerships like @CEPIvaccines in ending this pandemic and preventing another. b-gat.es/3qLIBP2
How to end coronavirus and prevent the next pandemic
irishtimes.com
To have any hope of reaching net zero and halting the progress of climate change, we need deep and comprehensive collaboration between the public and private sectors worldwide. I was encouraged by today’s discussions about how to accelerate innovation. b-gat.es/3Krpd1D
Accelerating and Scaling Up Climate Innovation
weforum.org
The omicron surge is an unfortunate reminder that the only way to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 somewhere is to eliminate it everywhere. That’s why @gatesfoundation is joining @wellcometrust to renew our investment in @CEPIvaccines. gatesnot.es/3qE5Ydo
This organization is working to create a world without pandemics
gatesnotes.com
Genomic sequencing is a critical tool that will help us fight COVID-19 and prevent the next pandemic. b-gat.es/3tDLUde
How COVID-19 transformed genomics and changed the handling of disease outbreaksforever
gavi.org
The fight to eradicate HIV is far from over, but incredible progress has been made through scientific innovation, activism, and collective global action. These lessons provide a path forward with COVID-19 and hope for preventing the next pandemic. b-gat.es/3I4cMXH
Yes, a Raging Pandemic Can Be Quelled. Recent History Shows How.
nytimes.com
ICYMI here’s a recap of my conversation with @devisridhar. We chatted about this pandemic, how to prevent the next one, and a few things in between. twitter.com/i/events/14813…
Thanks @devisridhar for taking the time today to discuss omicron, vaccines, and how the world can come together to prevent the next pandemic.
To kick-off the conversation with @BillGates, what scientific or tech breakthrough would make the biggest difference now to ending the COVID pandemic?
We definitely can. Thanks for your time & insights & let's continue the good fight to improve health & well-being for those living across the world.💪We're all interconnected & in this together.
A more transmissive variant is not likely but we have been surprised a lot during this pandemic. Omicron will create a lot of immunity at least for the next year. @trvrb tracks the genetics really well. We may have to take yearly shots for Covid for some time.
As countries experience their Omicron wave health systems will be challenged. Most of the severe cases will be unvaccinated people. Once Omicron goes through a country then the rest of the year should see far fewer cases so Covid can be treated more like seasonal flu.
Final question- what everyone wants to know -> how and when will the pandemic be over? Does omicron show that we can ‘live with COVID’? Or are other dangerous variants around the corner in 2022?
Final question- what everyone wants to know -> how and when will the pandemic be over? Does omicron show that we can ‘live with COVID’? Or are other dangerous variants around the corner in 2022?
So tough question: where do you think SARS-CoV-2 came from? What data do you want to see? And is this information important to preventing future spillovers & pandemics?
So tough question: where do you think SARS-CoV-2 came from? What data do you want to see? And is this information important to preventing future spillovers & pandemics?
From 2000 to the start of the pandemic we made strong progress on health and other goals. The pandemic is a huge setback - including rich countries not focusing on the needs of developing countries as much. I hope we can reverse that.
I'd make a joke but would cause a storm😆. Turning to the Gates Foundation's mission, what do you see as the biggest challenges to development in poor countries now? Have we gone backwards on girls' education & the child survival revolution?
I'd make a joke but would cause a storm😆. Turning to the Gates Foundation's mission, what do you see as the biggest challenges to development in poor countries now? Have we gone backwards on girls' education & the child survival revolution?
One major problem has been online misinformation on Facebook & other platforms around vaccines, masks and other interventions- how do we deal with this challenge? When expertise is neglected and conspiracy theories are spread as if they are truth?
One major problem has been online misinformation on Facebook & other platforms around vaccines, masks and other interventions- how do we deal with this challenge? When expertise is neglected and conspiracy theories are spread as if they are truth?
I'm optimistic about the '100 day challenge'- the idea of sequencing a new genome to developing diagnostics, therapeutics and effective vaccines- and getting them out to people. But requires leadership, planning & foresight. Now is the window to prepare.#
Also some countries did a better job of reducing mobility, using masks and protecting the elderly. We weren't prepared - no practice in advance.#
A few countries like Australia moved fast to diagnose cases at scale and isolate people who were infected. They were able to limit deaths dramatically. Once the numbers get large in a country it is too late. So the first few months made a lot of difference.
Looking back on 2020/21 (and given you warned of a respiratory pandemic for years before), what do you think is the biggest mistake most countries (with resources) made in responding?
Looking back on 2020/21 (and given you warned of a respiratory pandemic for years before), what do you think is the biggest mistake most countries (with resources) made in responding?
There's been a lot of discussion on responsibility of pharma companies like Pfizer/Moderna for access. What is the role of these companies in ensuring pricing and availability esp in low and middle income contexts?
Agree 100%- next gen vaccines with sterilising immunity. 2nd question: What are the current challenges in reaching global vaccination access? What are the obstacles?
There's been a lot of discussion on responsibility of pharma companies like Pfizer/Moderna for access. What is the role of these companies in ensuring pricing and availability esp in low and middle income contexts?
During 2021 the supply of vaccines was limited and they mostly went to wealthy countries. Now we have a lot of supply overall and the problems are logistics and demand. The health systems in developing countries are a limiting factor.
Agree 100%- next gen vaccines with sterilising immunity. 2nd question: What are the current challenges in reaching global vaccination access? What are the obstacles?
To kick-off the conversation with @BillGates, what scientific or tech breakthrough would make the biggest difference now to ending the COVID pandemic?
To kick-off the conversation with @BillGates, what scientific or tech breakthrough would make the biggest difference now to ending the COVID pandemic?
Through my foundation work I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to talk to—and learn from—experts in many different fields. Many of my conversations recently have been about the omicron variant and how to prevent the next pandemic.
Through my foundation work I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to talk to—and learn from—experts in many different fields. Many of my conversations recently have been about the omicron variant and how to prevent the next pandemic.
Guess what- tomorrow I’ll be chatting with @BillGates on twitter about Omicron, COVID & global health. What would you like to know? 👂 Send along any questions you have about the current COVID situation, how we move on from this pandemic and prevent future ones.
Understanding how the connections in our brains give rise to consciousness and our ability to learn may help lead to great breakthroughs in the way we solve the world’s hardest problems. This is one of the most fascinating books I read this year. gatesnot.es/3eYMREk
Is this how your brain works?
gatesnotes.com
.@WalterIsaacson is one of my favorite authors. I was eager to read his latest book about CRISPR and its inventor Jennifer Doudna: gatesnot.es/3FVCBIZ
Heroes like @PumlaNtlabati are spreading important information, and hope, across South Africa with the help of an unusual and innovative tool: gatesnot.es/3JuUCjx
We have some, but not all, of the tools we need to hit our target of limiting global warming to less than 2 degrees. We need to prioritize closing that gap if we’re going to avoid a climate disaster: gatesnot.es/313H1yd
The world has lost a hero. Archbishop Desmond Tutu led with his values, empathy and optimism. He put everyone he met at ease with his incredible laugh and energy. He inspired me with his sense of purpose to build peace out of the struggle of oppression. I will miss him greatly.
One of my favorite holiday traditions is sharing books with family and friends. Here are 5 books I loved reading this year: gatesnot.es/32lHT1K
5 books I loved reading this year
gatesnotes.com
Mamello Makhele is a hero from Lesotho who traveled by foot and donkey to bring health services to women in need during the pandemic. Her story is nothing short of inspiring: gatesnot.es/3plJj4V
If there’s good news here, it’s that omicron moves so quickly that once it becomes dominant in a country, the wave there should last less than 3 months. Those few months could be bad, but I still believe if we take the right steps, the pandemic can be over in 2022.
There will be more breakthrough cases in people who are vx’d, which sounds concerning but is purely a factor of how many people are vx’d and how fast this variant is spreading. Vaccines are designed to prevent people from getting seriously ill or dying & are doing that well.
In the meantime, we all have to look out for each other, especially the most vulnerable, whether they live down the street or in another country. That means wearing masks, avoiding big indoor gatherings, and getting vaccinated. Getting a booster gives the best protection.
The big unknown is how sick omicron makes you. We need to take it seriously until we know more about it. Even if it’s only half as severe as delta, it will be the worst surge we have seen so far because it’s so infectious.
Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. It will soon be in every country in the world.
