It's war on tropical diseases

But experts warn that drugs alone will not win it, after the pharmaceutical giants agree to work together on an ambitious project.

Gates lends Global Fund a helping hand

Bill Gates has rescued a beleaguered health fund by pledging $750-million to fight three of world's killer diseases -- Aids, malaria and TB.

Bill Gates to G20: Don't reduce aid

Speaking at the G20 meeting Bill Gates urges richer nations to invest more, not less.

Giving is key to Africa's wellbeing

In Africa, everyone is both a philanthropist and a recipient of philanthropy. Nothing is more unAfrican than being left to bury a loved one alone.

Bill Gates sells 5-million shares in Microsoft

Microsoft's founder Bill Gates has sold 90-million shares in 12 months, but still has 500-million; cash goes to help his foundation's charitable work.

Faces full of foam

The cream pie (or foam pie, or custard pie) is a much more subtle and specific weapon than its slapstick origins would suggest.

Billions raised in Gates-championed vaccination drive

Donations led by the UK and Bill Gates have far exceeded the $3.7-billion targeted in a drive to fund vaccinations for children in poor countries.

Bill Gates, UK pledge billions to vaccinate 250-million children

Britain and Bill Gates have pledged more than half of the $3.7-billion sought to vaccinate nearly 250-million children against preventable diseases.

Billions for immunisation

Watch as Bill Gates and others gather today to pledge billions to save children across the world

Gates urges African leaders to prioritise vaccines

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has called on African countries to work harder to get life-saving vaccines to children.

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