For 25 years, Bill Gates says the world has seen what he calls "miraculous" progress. He told "CBS Mornings" that annual child deaths have dropped globally from more than 10 million to fewer than 5 million.

But now, he warns, 2025 could mark the first year in decades when more children die than the year before.

"We shouldn't have this be the first year that more children die than the year before," Gates told "CBS Mornings." "We should continue the progress that Americans should be very proud of."

Gates delivered the warning as he announced a $912 million pledge over three years to fight infectious diseases worldwide, calling this moment a crossroads that will test whether the U.S. continues its role in saving lives.

The Microsoft co-founder pointed to breakthrough innovations — fr

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