Wednesday
January 21
2026

Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50 Million AI Health Program in Africa

By Yinka Adegoke

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI unveiled a $50 million partnership to deploy artificial intelligence tools across health care systems in several African countries, beginning in Rwanda. The initiative, called Horizon1000, aims to reach 1,000 primary health care clinics and surrounding communities by 2028.

Source: Semafor (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care, Technology
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artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, NGOs, partnerships