The Gates Foundation will spend $2.5 billion over the next five years on projects related to women’s health, just as the US government pulls back on science research and international development.

Breaking: The Gates Foundation said it would commit $2.5 billion through 2030 to support women’s health initiatives, its largest funding commitment ever to the issue.

Gates Foundation announced a $2.5 billion initiative to support innovation and data collection in women's health and catalyze investments.

The Gates Foundation aims to reduce maternal deaths and improve women’s health, using AI-enabled tools where possible.

Women’s health continues to be ignored, underfunded and sidelined,” Bill Gates said in a news release announcing the donation. “Too many women still die from preventable causes or live in poor health.