Whether Americans view Bill Gates as a cutthroat businessman or a cynical philanthropist, the man deserves credit for donating $750 million through his foundation to immunize poor children in Africa and Asia.
Combined with a donation from Norway, more than $1 billion is earmarked to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of children, reports The Washington Post. The money also is expected to encourage vaccine makers to play a larger role in aiding world’s poor children.
“It is a challenge to keep world health in front of people,” says Gates, who made a similar effort five years ago. “It is the tragedy that happens again and again and again. Because it is always there in the background, it can lose support. …
“We’re basically saving lives for less than $1,000 per life,” he explains.
Considering the tsunami in Asia and conflicts in Africa, it’s nice to report on some good news for a change.
Stumble It!
He does what he does to not be Lord Vader but... hey, at least he's doing it!
Posted by: Jim | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 11:04 AM
Yeah, even if it is for selfish reasons, the outcome is still good.
Posted by: brettdl | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 12:50 PM
Bill Gates is like the Andrew Carnegie of our generation, a high-tech robber baron who tries to do some good with his ill-gotten gains. And someday too Windows will be as outmoded as the railroads.
Posted by: Anne | Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 12:30 PM
Bring on Mac OS!
Posted by: brettdl | Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 02:29 PM
Bill Gates is a very nice man i think he is very kool
Posted by: | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 05:51 PM