Leading research collaborations on chronic diseases worldwide
Find out moreOur key areas
We fund, develop and facilitate innovative research collaborations between low- and middle-income and high-income countries in the fight against chronic diseases.
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Diabetes
One in ten of the world’s population will have type 2 diabetes by 2035.
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Heart Disease
Heart disease is a major contributor to the growing global pandemic of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Mental Illnesses
Mental disorders represent an ever-increasing burden, to all ages of the population, challenging mental health and health systems.
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Cancer
A leading cause of chronic-disease related death in the world. More than 30% of cancers are preventable.
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Lung Diseases
Chronic lung diseases such as asthma, lung cancer, and chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.
See what our researchers are working on
Our dedicated teams are involved in many research projects around the globe.
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- Greece
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uganda
- Vietnam
FRESH AIR – Free Respiratory Evaluation and Smoke-exposure reduction by primary Health cAre Integrated gRoups
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- Canada
- China
Shared care for ADHD in Youth: Sharing Canadian & Chinese Experiences.
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- India
- Tanzania
- Brazil
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia: International implementation
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- Australia
Indigenous Mental Health
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- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Former Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro
- Croatia
- Macedonia
Large Scale Implementation of Community based mental health are (RECOVER-E)
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- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- United Kingdom
iHEALTH-T2D - Family-based intervention to improve healthy lifestyle and prevent Type 2 Diabetes amongst South Asians with central obesity and prediabetes
News and Events
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