Gates Foundation grants $540M to UW's IHME for global health data expansion

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a $540 million grant to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The funding will significantly broaden disease research, extending coverage to nearly 5,000 locations across the globe. Governments are expected to benefit from more granular local health data to inform policy decisions. The investment is also aimed at strengthening early responses to health crises and improving overall healthcare outcomes. The Gates Foundation, which plans to cease operations by 2045, sees this as a key part of its long-term global health mission.

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