News

Polio Pledge: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates $1.2bn

Published

3 years ago

October 17, 2022

In 2021, Polio Pledge: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation moves to eradicate polio

POLIO PLEDGE – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will commit a further $1.2 billion to support efforts to end all forms of polio globally.

The move comes as the world looks to complete the last steps in the eradication of the disease.

The foundation’s CEO says “the last steps to eradication are by far the toughest. But our foundation remains dedicated to a polio-free future.”

The foundation is run by Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates.

The fight against polio has been ongoing for years, with significant progress made over recent decades.

The WHO launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Back then, there were 350,000 reported cases of wild poliovirus across 125 countries.

Just 649 cases were reported to health authorities in 2021.

However, despite this progress, finishing the job has proven difficult.

New outbreaks have occurred in nations previously declared “polio-free” due to vaccine-derived poliovirus, a strain which can re-emerge if immunisation coverage is low or sanitation conditions are poor.

Polio is a highly infectious disease which is spread mainly through faecal matter. It is responsible for the deaths and paralysis of thousands of children.

While there is no known cure, vaccines provide nearly 100 per cent immunity.

Related Topics:bill gates POLIO trending

Up Next

Biden’s scoop as economy melts

Don't Miss

Chinese President Xi Jinping eyes off third term

William Howard

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

News

Marketers struggle to find right creative partners

80% of marketers pitch agencies, but finding the right creative partner is increasingly challenging; AI may offer solutions.

Published

9 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

80% of marketers pitch agencies, but finding the right creative partner is increasingly challenging; AI may offer solutions.

A new report reveals that while 80% of marketers now run their own agency pitches, many admit the search for the perfect creative partner is tougher than ever.

Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 explains what’s driving the shift and how AI could help.

#Marketing #Advertising #Agencies #BrandStrategy #AI #TrinityP3 #CreativeIndustry #DarrenWoolley #Pitching #Media #Business

News

Trump royally welcomed to Japan

Trump’s Asia tour launches in Japan with investment pledges, heading to South Korea for a trade truce with China.

Published

9 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

Trump’s Asia tour launches in Japan with investment pledges, heading to South Korea for a trade truce with China.

President Trump’s Asia tour begins with a warm welcome in Japan and major investment pledges, as he heads to South Korea aiming to secure a trade war truce with China.

#Trump #Asia #Japan #SouthKorea #China #Trade #XiJinping #Diplomacy #WhiteHouse #USPolitics #GlobalTrade

News

Trump delays Putin meeting amid fear of long war ahead for Europe

Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace advances, post new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil firms.

Published

9 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace advances, post new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil firms.

President Trump has postponed talks with Vladimir Putin until meaningful progress is made on Ukraine peace negotiations, following new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group join for more.

#Trump #Putin #Ukraine #Russia #Sanctions #Oil #Diplomacy #China #India #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #WhiteHouse