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The Gates Foundation will spend $2.5 billion over the next five years on projects related to women’s health, just as the U.S. government pulls back on science research and international development.
The announcement provides the most detail yet on one area where the foundation plans to use its remaining funds before it shuts down in 2045. This tranche of money will focus on women’s health, targeting critical areas that particularly hit women in low- and middle-income countries.
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