Advocacy and Thought Leadership

The George Institute is focused on effective advocacy and thought leadership to improve health, aligned to our research goals.

We are engaging with key stakeholders, sharing insights and fostering discussions to stimulate debate, guide critical health policy decisions and facilitate evidence-based change.

By working with some of the world’s leading health voices we are amplifying our work in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injury and improving systems for prevention and treatment.

Our activities

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death worldwide, however knowing more can make a big difference. For World Stroke Awareness Day this bitesize episode features…
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While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it's a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we…
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About the Ubuntu-Inspired Reflective Series Drawing inspiration from the African Philosophy of Ubuntu, The George Institute’s regular forum for engaging with African scholars, previously known as the…
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Inspired by the African Philosophy of Ubuntu, the 'Tea with Africa' Series, our regular forum for interacting with African scholars, has been renamed the Ubuntu-Inspired Reflective Series. This new…
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The George Institute for Global Health, India, is organising its Seventh Evidence2Policy (E2P) virtual lecture inviting Dr Githinji Gitahi to speak on the topic “Health, wealth and equity in low-…
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Our Emerging Thought Leaders are early-mid career researchers and operational subject matter experts, selected for their passion to improve health and their drive to expand the reach of their…
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In this episode of The Scan we speak with Yakubu, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative.…
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Our Emerging Thought Leaders are early-mid career researchers and operational subject matter experts, selected for their passion to improve health and their drive to expand the reach of their…
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  On December 11th, ahead of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2023, The George Institute hosted a panel discussion titled, Mobilising communities for environmental action and Universal…
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The George Institute recognises Renu for her significant work in gender equity and meaningful engagement with communities, areas we aim to strengthen through collaborating with and learning from Renu…
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