BMGF said the visit is part of its commitment “to work closely with communities and leaders to support innovation that can help accelerate progress and improve lives across Africa.”
, one of the world’s most prominent private investors in the global healthcare system, Bill Gates, is set to visit Nigeria to discuss issues around health and development in the country and the continent of Africa.as his special adviser on health.
Though not stated in the statement, PREMIUM TIMES learnt the visitor will also meet the president and other stakeholders, including the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. The statement added: “Gates and other foundation leaders are visiting to learn from partners helping to address polio, anaemia, and other health threats; scientists applying research to develop agricultural innovations that will help with food security and climate adaptation; innovators using technology to improve access to financial services; and others working to improve lives in Niger and Nigeria and throughout the continent.
The areas of partnership, the Foundation further noted, include but are not limited to providing funding support and scientific expertise in support of the beneficiaries’ agendas for change.
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