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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. https://t.co/UKOGoXm9EL

Thanks @devisridhar for taking the time today to discuss omicron, vaccines, and how the world can come together to prevent the next pandemic. https://t.co/WY5P7xluwe

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. https://t.co/jYR0KjX4Cx

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. https://t.co/UaSQV1jbBg

.@WalterIsaacson is one of my favorite authors. I was eager to read his latest book about CRISPR and its inventor Jennifer Doudna: https://t.co/qD9QASvwHx

Heroes like @PumlaNtlabati are spreading important information, and hope, across South Africa with the help of an unusual and innovative tool: https://t.co/vBSMvpv6Lt

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: https://t.co/h6wqiZVgph

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: https://t.co/lhvffVsmgC

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: https://t.co/UyI4x0VxhK

Just when it seemed like life would return to normal, we could be entering the worst part of the pandemic. Omicron will hit home for all of us. Close friends of mine now have it, and I’ve canceled most of my holiday plans.

In Tanzania, health workers and community members are serving as disease detectives with a new app called Afyadata: https://t.co/OFv7JDpQNZ

I spoke to Prime Minister @Kishida230 about his new global health strategy and Japan’s commitment to the world’s poorest people. I’m encouraged to see this pledge and Japan’s recent leadership of the @WBG_IDA and Nutrition for Growth summits. https://t.co/7KsiYg4lcy

The Omicron variant is concerning, but the world is better prepared to tackle potentially bad variants than at any other point in the pandemic. Here’s why I’m still hopeful the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is finally in sight: https://t.co/4GVMtiZsuv

Great to meet with @MohamedbinZayed again to recognize Niger’s progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. His commitment to this fight, to polio eradication and to disease elimination at large will help save millions of lives. https://t.co/wjuVLJo5qL

@BillGates @gavi @WHO @CDCgov @trvrb @DrTedros 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.

@BillGates @gavi @WHO @CDCgov 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?

@BillGates @gavi @WHO @CDCgov 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?

@BillGates @gavi @WHO @CDCgov 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?

@BillGates @gavi 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?

@BillGates @gavi 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.#

@BillGates @gavi 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?

@BillGates 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?

@BillGates 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?

2021’s #WorldMalariaReport by @WHO shows 95% of all #malaria cases & 96% of malaria deaths are in #Africa. Global investments in innovative malaria strategies & the strengthening of health systems are needed urgently. @Globalfund @PMIgov @gatesfoundation @endmalaria

Today, @Breakthrough Energy and #MissionInnovation announced plans to expand our impact together. 👏 Public and private partnerships are essential if we are to drive down the costs of the solutions needed to reach our global climate targets. 🌏

Had an excellent meeting with @BillGates at the @COP26 Summit. We discussed a wide range of subjects including ways to strengthen global efforts towards overcoming climate change.

This week, public- and private-sector leaders from around the world are convening for @COP26. Joining them will be BE’s founder @BillGates along with other leaders from Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. A look ahead at what you can expect from BE 🧵

Smallholder agriculture is a pathway out of poverty for so many. Bold action at #COP26 and increased funding for @CGIAR can help keep it that way. https://t.co/1jQtOVU2Xl

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