Anita Zaidi (@anitazaidi) 's Twitter Profile
Anita Zaidi

@anitazaidi

President of Gender Equality at @gatesfoundation. Pediatrician improving child health through vaccine development. Advocate for women & girls everywhere.

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Women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health. Think of how much opportunity we could unlock if that wasn't the case. Morocco's Minister of Finance, H.E. Nadia Fettah, knows just how important investing in women's health is for our economies: scidev.net/afrique-sub-sa…

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Hunger and poverty hit moms and babies hardest. By working together, including through initiatives like G20 South Africa's Alliance, we can deliver a better future where every mother and child can lead full and healthy lives.

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Women’s health solutions must embrace complexity. By integrating holistic gender data and breaking siloes, policymakers can craft targeted, impactful programs that reflect women’s lived realities. It’s time to bridge the gap between data and action. rdcu.be/d2gB3

Women’s health solutions must embrace complexity. By integrating holistic gender data and breaking siloes, policymakers can craft targeted, impactful programs that reflect women’s lived realities. It’s time to bridge the gap between data and action. 
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President Carter spent his life working to leave the world better than he found it. Through his work to eradicate Guinea worm and champion health causes like ending NTDs and HIV/AIDS, President Carter leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

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Reinstating the Mexico City Policy puts access to critical services for millions of people at risk – especially access to health services for women and girls. For many women in the world’s poorest places, access to comprehensive reproductive health care isn’t just about family

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When women control their finances, they control their futures. Dr. Stellah Bosire built a system of microcredit lending, skills training, and advocacy that’s empowering 5,000+ women, and I know she’s just getting started. Read more about Dr. Bosire’s work bit.ly/4hyHPNy

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For many Ugandans, beans are security. But climate change threatens harvests and women farmers’ futures. Dr. Clare Mukankusi is creating resilient beans to help farmers thrive. Read more here: gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles… #WomenInAgriculture

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Providing equal opportunity for women and girls isn't a “special interest”—it’s a blueprint for stability, security, and success. Australia’s new strategy weaves gender equality into foreign policy, trade, and diplomacy to expand health access + more. bit.ly/41FXeGj

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Meet Marie Ba, Director of the Ouagadougou Partnership, who is driving change in reproductive health across Africa. She reflected on maternity leave and the importance of policies that champion women’s health, work, and families. Great listen.

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This is the question I ask myself when I start my day, and when I end it. And I know I’m not the only one. Together, we can improve the lives of women and girls. #IWD2025

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Resources for women's health research are becoming more scarce. Right now, @GatesFoundation has open RFPs for innovators tackling urgent issues in women’s health. Explore and share the available funding opportunities below. grandchallenges.org/grant-opportun… #FundingOpportunities

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Proud to share @GatesFoundation is committing $750 million over the next 4 years to ensure mothers and children access the nutrition they need to live up to their full potential. Good nutrition is the key to ensuring women and children can not only survive, but thrive. #N4GParis

Proud to share @GatesFoundation is committing $750 million over the next 4 years to ensure mothers and children access the nutrition they need to live up to their full potential. Good nutrition is the key to ensuring women and children can not only survive, but thrive. #N4GParis
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Malnutrition contributes to half of all child deaths, one-third of all newborn deaths, and one out of five maternal deaths. It also makes children more susceptible to life-threatening diseases like pneumonia. By tackling malnutrition, we can address other global health goals and

Malnutrition contributes to half of all child deaths, one-third of all newborn deaths, and one out of five maternal deaths. It also makes children more susceptible to life-threatening diseases like pneumonia. By tackling malnutrition, we can address other global health goals and
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I’m grateful to be spending this time breaking bread with family and friends. If you’re looking to connect with others, I hope you’ll consider giving your Zakat to an organization supporting women and girls. Generosity can lead to great change. Eid Mubarak to all!

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In the past 25 years, I’ve seen progress across maternal and newborn health. Local leaders like Dr. Maryam Mustafa are helping drive the change. Read more about her work in AI diagnostics below. gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles…

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New research surrounding female aging has identified a gene that may help rejuvenate aging brains, offering solutions for cognitive decline. Gender equity in health research matters. Increased funding makes it happen. nytimes.com/2025/03/05/hea…