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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- South Africa
IINDIAGO (Integrated INtervention for DIAbetes rIsk after GestatiOnal diabetes)
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- China
A school-based education program to reduce salt intake in children and their families
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- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
Rights Based Self Learning to Promote Mental Health after Disasters
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- China
Standardizing Treatment, Prevention & Management of Depression in China.
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- Sri Lanka
COMMUNITY BASED ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME
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- New Zealand
Pathways to First Episode Psychosis and Outcomes in Maori New Zealand
News and Events
View the GACD blog to catch up on our news, researchers and projects.