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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- Bangladesh
Muslim Communities Learning About Second-hand Smoke (MCLASS II): An effectiveness-Implementation hybrid study
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Finland
- Greece
- Hungary
- Spain
Feel4Diabetes - Developing and implementing a community-based intervention to create a more supportive social and physical environment for lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes in vulnerable families across Europe
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- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Uganda
Utilizing HIV/AIDS infrastructure as a gateway to chronic care of hypertension in Africa
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- India
Developing the evidence base for a national salt reduction program for India
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- China
A school-based education program to reduce salt intake in children and their families
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- India
A smartphone-based clinical decision support system for primary health
News and Events
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