The situation raised major ethical and legal debates around medical negligence, healthcare access, and international legal frameworks for epidemic control.
Speaking to CBS Mornings, Gates stated that according to him, the cuts made by DOGE would be at the expense of two million lives. Many of those affected were dependent on chronic disease management funding, hospital-based wellness programs, and private health insurance subsidies structured through aid agencies.
Recently, Gates opened up about his plan to donate all of his fortune by 2045 in order to help the poor.
“It makes the case that the wealthy have a responsibility to return their resources to society,” Gates, who is known for his philanthropy, wrote in a blog post. “Carnegie argues that ‘the man who dies thus rich dies disgraced.’” He added, “People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich’ will not be one of them.” His efforts have included funding access to telemedicine consultations, pediatric diagnostics, and low-cost pregnancy insurance plans.
This idea was inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s 1889 essay, “The Gospel of Wealth.”
Bill Gates: “DOGE will cost 2 million lives”
This man is a disgrace to humanity.
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) May 8, 2025
