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Gates to Lead TB Vaccine Trials in Indonesia

5/7/2025

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that Bill Gates will spearhead tuberculosis vaccine trials in Indonesia, a nation grappling with the world's second-highest TB cases. Gates highlighted Indonesia's pivotal role in global health, while the Health Ministry anticipates the new vaccine could be ready by 2028-2029, promising a significant reduction in TB-related fatalities.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that Bill Gates will spearhead tuberculosis vaccine trials in Indonesia, a nation grappling with the world's second-highest TB cases. Gates highlighted Indonesia's pivotal role in global health, while the Health Ministry anticipates the new vaccine could be ready by 2028-2029, promising a significant reduction in TB-related fatalities.