Bill and Melinda French Gates Foundation Co-Chair and Trustee Melinda French Gates called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi

Bill and Melinda French Gates Foundation Co-Chair and Trustee Melinda French Gates called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said, India is investing significantly in health and development through a range of flagship initiatives. She remarked, the Government is making special efforts to ensure an inclusive approach so that the benefits reach the most vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of society. She expressed confidence that the foundation will also make efforts to reach those who are most in need and residing in remote parts of the country. The President also highlighted the role of women in the overall development of the country and called on the Foundation to continue its efforts toward gender equality and women’s empowerment.
President Murmu appreciated the pioneering work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in public health, infectious disease control, and malaria and TB prevention. She encouraged the Foundation to also give attention to other serious ailments, such as sickle cell anemia, which particularly afflicts tribal communities.