Reflections on a global alliance

In 2007, Professors Abdallah Daar and David Matthews co-authored a groundbreaking article in Nature Magazine. 

This article outlined the case for greater joint international funding to tackle the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Since the story sewed the seed, the GACD was formed and has since launched its second joint international funding call into diabetes, with members to the organisation increasing year on year. In recognition of this early vision, Abdallah Daar and David Matthews got together by telephone, to discuss their personal reflections and hopes for the GACD and its future. 

Listen to the audio here (4.25 minutes)