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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- Mexico
Tools and Practices to Reduce CVD and Complications in the Diabetic Population
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- India
Improving the control of HT in rural India: overcoming the barriers to diagnosis and effective treatment
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- Ghana
Task shifting and blood pressure control - a cluster-randomized trial
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- South Africa
Treating hypertension in rural South Africa: strengthening community-based outreach services for integrated chronic care
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- Mexico
Search and validation of biomarkers for tuberculosis in Mexican patients with diabetes mellitus
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- Kenya
Bridging Income Generation with Group Integrated Care (BIGPIC)
News and Events
View the GACD blog to catch up on our news, researchers and projects.