<p class="paragraph-paragraph-2bgue">The funding adds to the foundation's November contribution of $70 million, bringing the organization's total commitment value to $1.75 billion. "We have new drugs and more potent vaccines than we could have expected at the start of the year. But these innovations will only save lives if they get out into the world," said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p>