This Seattle-based organization is recognized for its contributions worldwide on children's health, vaccine development, reproductive health, and disease eradication. The Foundation has funded hundreds of millions of dollars for life-saving vaccines that will protect children against respiratory, diarrheal and liver diseases, as well as disabling diseases such as polio. The Gates Foundation will be accepting the non-cash portion of the award only. Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, of Metairie, Louisiana, nominated the Gates Foundation for this award. In addition, each recipient is presented with an engraved commemorative piece representing the ideals of international public health service.
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