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Communicable diseases
Many of us have felt the consequences of infectious diseases, whether personally, through a family member or as a community. Viral and bacterial infections are part of our reality – but we are committed to halting the spread of these diseases and reducing the burdens they place on you, your loved ones and global health systems.
Dedicated to fighting infectious diseases with the broadest impact on human health
We have an ambitious goal: to ensure a future where we can prevent the spread of infectious diseases and eliminate the burden they place on global health.
Infectious diseases are one of the greatest threats to mankind – evolving, spreading and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. Of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, 3 are infectious diseases. [1]
Our efforts are focused on tackling the most complex infectious diseases, finding the right paths of intervention and making sure they reach those in need. We have an ambitious goal — to ensure a future where we can prevent the spread of infectious diseases and eliminate the burden they place on global health.
Infectious diseases are one of the greatest threats to mankind – evolving, spreading and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. Of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, 3 are infectious diseases. [1]
Our efforts are focused on tackling the most complex infectious diseases, finding the right paths of intervention and making sure they reach those in need. We have an ambitious goal — to ensure a future where we can prevent the spread of infectious diseases and eliminate the burden they place on global health.
Our focus areas
Viral infections (HIV)
Bacterial infections
References
1. World Health Organization. The top 10 causes of death. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death. Accessed: October 2024.