Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Gates Foundation Honors Global Health Leaders in 2025
The Gates Foundation gave awards to people making a difference in the world.
Three Indian doctors, Abhay and Rani Bang, were recognized for improving child health.
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, also received an award.
Other honorees included David Beckham and Krystal Mwesiga Birungi.
The awards highlight challenges in global health, including the impact of non-communicable diseases.
The foundation noted the importance of aid to support children's health and the efforts of world leaders.
The Gates Foundation recognized individuals as Goalkeepers Champions 2025.
Abhay and Rani Bang were honored for their community-based healthcare work.
Dr. Naveen Thacker also received an award for advancing child health.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez won the Global Goalkeeper Award.
Bill Gates highlighted the importance of global health aid.
- Who
- Gates Foundation, Abhay and Rani Bang, Pedro Sánchez, David Beckham, others.
- What
- Awarded individuals for contributions to global health and development.
- When
- Awards for 2025
- Where
- New York (event location).
- Why
- To recognize contributions to global health, particularly for children.
- Organization
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Award
- Goalkeepers Champions 2025, Global Goalkeeper Award
- Indian Honorees
- Abhay & Rani Bang, Dr. Naveen Thacker
- Global Goalkeeper Award
- Pedro Sánchez (Spain Prime Minister)
- Focus
- Child health, global development
- Date of Publication
- September 25, 2025
- Additional Honorees
- David Beckham, Krystal Mwesiga Birungi