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Google could play a big role in protecting the health of American children

20/09/2023

Applying Google’s own nutrition advertising policy to the US market would slash the number of products from the country’s top 25 food and beverage manufacturers that could be marketed to children online, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health.

Google role in protecting the health of children

The George Institute and the University of Colombo partner to strengthen health systems in Sri Lanka

24/08/2023

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the Regional Director, World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today inaugurated the Centre for Health Systems Policy and Innovation (CHSPI), an initiative of the World Health Organization with the Asian Development Bank. The Centre is led by the University of Colombo and The George Institute. It aims to support policy and innovations that will strengthen primary health care and health systems in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka economic crises health reforms

The George Institute for Global Health India to Revolutionize Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare in Indian Rural Communities

17/08/2023

The George Institute for Global Health India is excited to announce that their project, aimed at transforming maternal and neonatal healthcare in rural communities across India, is one of nearly 50 Grand Challenges Catalyzing Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use grants announced by the Gates Foundation.

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Google could play a big role in protecting the health of American children

The George Institute and the University of Colombo partner to strengthen health systems in Sri Lanka

The George Institute for Global Health India to Revolutionize Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare in Indian Rural Communities

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Google could play a big role in protecting the health of American children

The George Institute and the University of Colombo partner to strengthen health systems in Sri Lanka

The George Institute for Global Health India to Revolutionize Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare in Indian Rural Communities

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Health 10x: India Innovation Immersive Experience 2020

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New Report on Science to tackle non-communicable diseases in South Asia and beyond in the SDG era published

Roadmap to strengthen global mental health systems to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Health workers should be encouraged to use mobile devices for remote consultation with COVID-19 patients

Gendered understandings of COVID-19 risk being missed as women are majorly under-represented in research authorship

COVID-19 digital apps should be integrated with health systems response for maximum impact, says TGI study

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Ophthalmologists high

Haemodialysis Unit Preparedness Checklist developed to deliver safe dialysis during and after COVID-19 pandemic

Using creative ways to spread awareness on COVID-19 and social distancing in urban slums of Vijayawada

WHO releases technical specifications for BP measuring devices, self-monitoring at home would help as health systems cope with COVID-19

The George Institute India welcomes Ministry of Health Guidance on essential health services during COVID-19 pandemic

Frontline health workers at increased risk of COVID-19 and stigmatisation

Using technology-enabled solutions to screen and manage mental health care – implications for managing other health conditions like COVID 19

Persons with kidney disease and on haemodialysis advised to follow guidelines to mitigate risk of COVID-19 infections

System-level factors influence access to Kidney Disease care in rural India

Multi-million-dollar mission to tackle major global health challenges

Research consortium set up to promote high quality primary health care across the globe

Diabetes and infection network launched to promote research

Leadership in public health course launched at MAHE