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Prof Yunus seeks Gates Foundation's enhanced support for health sector

September 27, 2024 00:00:00


NEW YORK, Sept 26 (UNB): Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus urged the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's leading charitable organisation, to come forward with an enhanced support for the health sector of Bangladesh.

Global CEO of the Gates Foundation Mark Suzman shared Foundation's burgeoning engagements and vision for wider engagements in healthcare, nutrition, youth technologies and agriculture in Bangladesh with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in New York on Wednesday (NY time).

"Chief Adviser has requested the Gates Foundation to increase its cooperation in health and other sectors in Bangladesh," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told the news agency.

Mark Suzman responded positively to this and showed interest in increasing their involvement in Bangladesh.

Gates Foundation conducts financial support and charitable programmes in the health sector worldwide.


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