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Welcome to 2019!

The George Institute for Global Health wishes you a happy and healthy new year.

Thank you for supporting our research and advocacy work to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. We will continue to tackle the biggest global health issues – chronic disease and injuries.

$12 Million from NHMRC to tackle the world's biggest killers

The George Institute was awarded $12 million for research into chronic kidney disease, septic shock, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

The four Project Grants and Partnership Projects will also enable researchers to improve the food supply in Australia. READ MORE…

Dr Margie Peden appointed Deputy Chair of the Road Traffic Injuries Research Network
Our partnership with global road safety network RTIRN has been strengthened with the appointment of Dr Peden, Head of The George Institute’s Global Injury Program.
 
The network, which focuses on road safety in low-and-middle-income countries, is comprised of 1,733 researchers from 124 countries. READ MORE…

India urged to prioritise tackling women’s cancers to save lives

In India, 350,000 women die from cervical cancer every year. At The George Institute, India’s evidence2policy lecture in December, UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Jacobs, highlighted the need for better cancer screening and prevention. READ MORE…
WATCH:
 
This story of a mother-of-four from Northern India highlights just why The George Institute’s Affordable Dialysis Project is needed. PLAY VIDEO...

Women in China found to have greater awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure than men​
A study involving more than two million people in China revealed significant gender differences, but also found just 17 per cent of both men and women had their blood pressure under control. READ MORE…

Largest ever project grant to benefit people with kidney disease
NHMRC funding for a new trial led by The George Institute could transform the treatment of chronic kidney disease and benefit millions of people globally. READ MORE...

Carers of people undergoing dialysis face daily challenges and require more support
Caring for someone with dialysis can be a 24-hour a day job. The significant challenges faced by the carers of people with chronic kidney disease have been revealed in a new study. READ MORE...
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2018 John Yu Oration honours Gabi Hollows AO

It was an inspirational night at The George Institute’s annual John Yu Oration. Gabi Hollows, Founding Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation, was honoured for her work in preventing and treating blindness. READ MORE…

NHMRC grants $1.5 million to Salt Substitute and Stroke Study
A landmark trial in China investigating the link between salt intake and cardiovascular disease has been awarded $1.5 million from the NHMRC. READ MORE…

Kidney treatment woefully inadequate in South East Asia
A new study from The George Institute, India has found many patients with kidney disease are missing out on treatment due to the high cost and lack of access to trained medical professionals. READ MORE...

How can we think differently about health in 2019?

Visit our new Thought Leadership site to hear from health experts on how we can challenge the status quo and tackle the biggest global health issues: NCDs & injuries. READ MORE...

“An important first step”: Senate report on obesity epidemic in Australia
The George Institute welcomes the Senate report on the obesity epidemic into Australia, released December 2018. Recommendations include a National Obesity Taskforce and are an important first step. READ MORE...

The George Institute discusses paths to innovation and development in obstetrics

Researchers from The George Institute shared their experience and expertise in maternal and child health at a global obstetrics summit in China. READ MORE…​

Q&A with Dr Dexter Canoy: understanding disease through big data
Dr Canoy hopes to change the way high blood pressure is treated around the world by tackling the unanswered questions. READ MORE…

The George Institute's five most-read research stories in 2018

It was a standout year for The George Institute with our research making headlines around the world. Our top five most-read stories included a new approach for treating high blood pressure and our Stopping Sepsis report. READ MORE...
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