Leading research collaborations on chronic diseases worldwide

The eleventh GACD Funding Call will focus on multisectoral approaches to tackling NCDs, supporting implementation research that works beyond the healthcare system to address NCDs in underserved populations. The call will prioritise research in low- and middle-income countries, as well as in populations (such as Indigenous Populations) experiencing inequity in high-income settings, and encourages collaboration across government sectors, communities and non-government actors.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ntobeko Ntusi as Chair of its Strategy Board, effective October 2025. As President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council, Prof Ntusi brings extensive leadership experience in global health and research.

In South Africa, type 2 diabetes is now the leading cause of death but the Group Empowerment and Training (GREAT) for Diabetes programme is proving there is another way. The GREAT project case study explains how the programme is transforming diabetes care in South Africa.

In a new blog post we highlight key insights from a parallel session led by GACD and The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum. The session focused on practical strategies to bridge the gap between research and practice, emphasising how community-engaged implementation research can drive lasting change.