Behalf Quote by Bill Gates
“For all these infectious diseases, the goal is to eventually get rid of them. And to do that we need to invent new tools, but nobody was doing that because there was no money to buy on behalf of the poorest, even the existing tools.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Global Health Initiative, Bill Gates, 2020
We must develop new tools to eradicate diseases, but lack of funding for the poorest hinders progress.
In simple terms: Need new tools for disease eradication, but funding is lacking.
Key Takeaway
Invest in affordable health solutions for the poor.
Themes
health
innovation
equity
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO planning
- research funding
Key Concepts
disease eradication
funding
global health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incentivize investment in low‑profit health tools?
- What models ensure equitable access?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources may slow development and distribution.
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