The George Institute for Global Health
@georgeinstitute.bsky.social
We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy life, so we research solutions to some of the world's biggest health challenges, making a real difference to people’s health, particularly those facing the most barriers.
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Most of us consume more salt than recommended, putting us at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Simply swapping regular salt for salt substitutes can be an easy way to improve your health.
Prof. Bruce Neal in the @nytimes.com discusses practical ways to reduce salt intake: bit.ly/449wwqe
Prof. Bruce Neal in the @nytimes.com discusses practical ways to reduce salt intake: bit.ly/449wwqe
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Most of us consume more salt than recommended, putting us at increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Simply swapping regular salt for salt substitutes can be an easy way to improve your health.
Prof. Bruce Neal in the @nytimes.com discusses practical ways to reduce salt intake: bit.ly/449wwqe
Prof. Bruce Neal in the @nytimes.com discusses practical ways to reduce salt intake: bit.ly/449wwqe
Sex and gender influence many aspects of health, from disease risk to treatment outcomes, yet they’re often overlooked in research and policy.
This course provides the knowledge and skills to integrate sex and gender considerations throughout the research process. [1/2]
This course provides the knowledge and skills to integrate sex and gender considerations throughout the research process. [1/2]
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Sex and gender influence many aspects of health, from disease risk to treatment outcomes, yet they’re often overlooked in research and policy.
This course provides the knowledge and skills to integrate sex and gender considerations throughout the research process. [1/2]
This course provides the knowledge and skills to integrate sex and gender considerations throughout the research process. [1/2]
🌏 1 week to go for #SAF2025!
We’re excited to welcome delegates from our mission-aligned industry partners to join us in shaping the future of healthcare research at the 4th South Asia Forum 2025. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
We’re excited to welcome delegates from our mission-aligned industry partners to join us in shaping the future of healthcare research at the 4th South Asia Forum 2025. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🌏 1 week to go for #SAF2025!
We’re excited to welcome delegates from our mission-aligned industry partners to join us in shaping the future of healthcare research at the 4th South Asia Forum 2025. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
We’re excited to welcome delegates from our mission-aligned industry partners to join us in shaping the future of healthcare research at the 4th South Asia Forum 2025. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
Congrats to Alta Schutte, who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Alta's outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and global leadership in hypertension.
Read more: bit.ly/43BsJ4N
This prestigious recognition celebrates Alta's outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and global leadership in hypertension.
Read more: bit.ly/43BsJ4N
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Congrats to Alta Schutte, who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Alta's outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and global leadership in hypertension.
Read more: bit.ly/43BsJ4N
This prestigious recognition celebrates Alta's outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and global leadership in hypertension.
Read more: bit.ly/43BsJ4N
Have you registered for the South Asia Forum 2025?
SAF2025 will bring together leading experts and researchers to discuss innovations in cardio-renal care, equity in clinical trials, ethics in global research, strengthening regional collaboration and much more.
🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
SAF2025 will bring together leading experts and researchers to discuss innovations in cardio-renal care, equity in clinical trials, ethics in global research, strengthening regional collaboration and much more.
🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
October 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Have you registered for the South Asia Forum 2025?
SAF2025 will bring together leading experts and researchers to discuss innovations in cardio-renal care, equity in clinical trials, ethics in global research, strengthening regional collaboration and much more.
🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
SAF2025 will bring together leading experts and researchers to discuss innovations in cardio-renal care, equity in clinical trials, ethics in global research, strengthening regional collaboration and much more.
🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
Congrats to four of our researchers on their Heart Foundation grants for projects tackling cardiovascular disease.
From national food policy reform to rapid stroke diagnosis & heart failure prevention, discover how their work is set to transform the way we tackle heart disease: bit.ly/4qmLxP5
From national food policy reform to rapid stroke diagnosis & heart failure prevention, discover how their work is set to transform the way we tackle heart disease: bit.ly/4qmLxP5
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Congrats to four of our researchers on their Heart Foundation grants for projects tackling cardiovascular disease.
From national food policy reform to rapid stroke diagnosis & heart failure prevention, discover how their work is set to transform the way we tackle heart disease: bit.ly/4qmLxP5
From national food policy reform to rapid stroke diagnosis & heart failure prevention, discover how their work is set to transform the way we tackle heart disease: bit.ly/4qmLxP5
Just 15 days to go for the Fourth South Asia Forum 2025!
Join us in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the experts and leaders will explore the latest evidence on cardio-metabolic diseases, renal health, hypertension, and clinical trial innovation.
Register Now: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
Join us in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the experts and leaders will explore the latest evidence on cardio-metabolic diseases, renal health, hypertension, and clinical trial innovation.
Register Now: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Just 15 days to go for the Fourth South Asia Forum 2025!
Join us in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the experts and leaders will explore the latest evidence on cardio-metabolic diseases, renal health, hypertension, and clinical trial innovation.
Register Now: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
Join us in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the experts and leaders will explore the latest evidence on cardio-metabolic diseases, renal health, hypertension, and clinical trial innovation.
Register Now: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
Join us at The Fourth South Asia Forum 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka for two days of knowledge-sharing and collaboration with experts and leaders driving innovation in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Join us at The Fourth South Asia Forum 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka for two days of knowledge-sharing and collaboration with experts and leaders driving innovation in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. [1/2]
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc
Proud to share our colleagues’ contribution to The BMJ’s Collection on Women’s Health Innovation, developed in partnership with the Gates Foundation.
The Collection’s seven new articles explore how innovation can transform and improve women’s health and equity worldwide.
Read here: bit.ly/46Yx8Qh
The Collection’s seven new articles explore how innovation can transform and improve women’s health and equity worldwide.
Read here: bit.ly/46Yx8Qh
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Proud to share our colleagues’ contribution to The BMJ’s Collection on Women’s Health Innovation, developed in partnership with the Gates Foundation.
The Collection’s seven new articles explore how innovation can transform and improve women’s health and equity worldwide.
Read here: bit.ly/46Yx8Qh
The Collection’s seven new articles explore how innovation can transform and improve women’s health and equity worldwide.
Read here: bit.ly/46Yx8Qh
Glad to share that Professor Bruce Neal will be speaking at South Asia Forum 2025! 🌏
He’ll discuss:
💠 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Risk
💠 Population-Level Interventions: Evidence from SALT
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
More info here: bit.ly/46XSqNI
He’ll discuss:
💠 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Risk
💠 Population-Level Interventions: Evidence from SALT
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
More info here: bit.ly/46XSqNI
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Glad to share that Professor Bruce Neal will be speaking at South Asia Forum 2025! 🌏
He’ll discuss:
💠 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Risk
💠 Population-Level Interventions: Evidence from SALT
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
More info here: bit.ly/46XSqNI
He’ll discuss:
💠 Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Risk
💠 Population-Level Interventions: Evidence from SALT
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
More info here: bit.ly/46XSqNI
How can we turn global promises on NCDs and mental health into real change? 🌏
Join health leaders, including our CEO Anushka Patel, for a webinar on the UN High-Level Meeting outcomes and how to turn global goals into local action for healthier futures.
📅 Weds 15 Oct, 1:00 PM AEDT
➡️ bit.ly/4o208gW
Join health leaders, including our CEO Anushka Patel, for a webinar on the UN High-Level Meeting outcomes and how to turn global goals into local action for healthier futures.
📅 Weds 15 Oct, 1:00 PM AEDT
➡️ bit.ly/4o208gW
October 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
How can we turn global promises on NCDs and mental health into real change? 🌏
Join health leaders, including our CEO Anushka Patel, for a webinar on the UN High-Level Meeting outcomes and how to turn global goals into local action for healthier futures.
📅 Weds 15 Oct, 1:00 PM AEDT
➡️ bit.ly/4o208gW
Join health leaders, including our CEO Anushka Patel, for a webinar on the UN High-Level Meeting outcomes and how to turn global goals into local action for healthier futures.
📅 Weds 15 Oct, 1:00 PM AEDT
➡️ bit.ly/4o208gW
Congratulations to our colleague, Jane Hirst, on her FIGO Women's Award recognising contributions of outstanding female obstetrician/gynaecologists globally.
And congrats to the many other outstanding awardees from around the globe recognised for their stellar contributions to women's health.
And congrats to the many other outstanding awardees from around the globe recognised for their stellar contributions to women's health.
October 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations to our colleague, Jane Hirst, on her FIGO Women's Award recognising contributions of outstanding female obstetrician/gynaecologists globally.
And congrats to the many other outstanding awardees from around the globe recognised for their stellar contributions to women's health.
And congrats to the many other outstanding awardees from around the globe recognised for their stellar contributions to women's health.
Just one month to go for South Asia Forum 2025!
The two-day forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka will bring together global & regional leaders to discuss advances in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health, and innovations in clinical development.
🗓️ 6–7 Nov 2025
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
The two-day forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka will bring together global & regional leaders to discuss advances in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health, and innovations in clinical development.
🗓️ 6–7 Nov 2025
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
October 6, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Just one month to go for South Asia Forum 2025!
The two-day forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka will bring together global & regional leaders to discuss advances in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health, and innovations in clinical development.
🗓️ 6–7 Nov 2025
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
The two-day forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka will bring together global & regional leaders to discuss advances in cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health, and innovations in clinical development.
🗓️ 6–7 Nov 2025
REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/M3Smc #SAF2025
Earlier this week, we, along with the University of Oxford, organized a National Consultation on Perinatal Mental Health “Mother’s Mental Health Matters” in Delhi, which
focused on shaping policy recommendations & intervention strategies for perinatal mental health in India. [1/2]
🔗 bit.ly/4gJEEmr
focused on shaping policy recommendations & intervention strategies for perinatal mental health in India. [1/2]
🔗 bit.ly/4gJEEmr
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Earlier this week, we, along with the University of Oxford, organized a National Consultation on Perinatal Mental Health “Mother’s Mental Health Matters” in Delhi, which
focused on shaping policy recommendations & intervention strategies for perinatal mental health in India. [1/2]
🔗 bit.ly/4gJEEmr
focused on shaping policy recommendations & intervention strategies for perinatal mental health in India. [1/2]
🔗 bit.ly/4gJEEmr
We’re excited to co-host South Asia Forum 2025 with RemediumOne!
📅 6–7 Nov 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Join us for two days of insights on cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. Connect with experts across South Asia and beyond.
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
#SAF2025
📅 6–7 Nov 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Join us for two days of insights on cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. Connect with experts across South Asia and beyond.
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
#SAF2025
September 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We’re excited to co-host South Asia Forum 2025 with RemediumOne!
📅 6–7 Nov 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Join us for two days of insights on cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. Connect with experts across South Asia and beyond.
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
#SAF2025
📅 6–7 Nov 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Join us for two days of insights on cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal health. Connect with experts across South Asia and beyond.
REGISTER NOW🔗 shorturl.at/M3Smc
#SAF2025
High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer – but it doesn’t have to be.
Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, we’re standing with partners to call for urgent action to #Protect1BillionHearts.
Join the movement: bit.ly/4moXL6K
Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, we’re standing with partners to call for urgent action to #Protect1BillionHearts.
Join the movement: bit.ly/4moXL6K
September 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer – but it doesn’t have to be.
Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, we’re standing with partners to call for urgent action to #Protect1BillionHearts.
Join the movement: bit.ly/4moXL6K
Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, we’re standing with partners to call for urgent action to #Protect1BillionHearts.
Join the movement: bit.ly/4moXL6K
Read our call to action for the Australian government to use its tools, influence and responsibility to lead across our region, and on the global stage to prevent and alleviate the impacts of NCDs: bit.ly/4nhKGxm
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September 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Read our call to action for the Australian government to use its tools, influence and responsibility to lead across our region, and on the global stage to prevent and alleviate the impacts of NCDs: bit.ly/4nhKGxm
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Led by our colleagues, the study highlights the multidimensional nature of speeding and calls for urgent, evidence-based action to improve road user survival in India and worldwide. [2/2]
Check out the media coverage 🔗 bit.ly/3K0H6IW
Check out the media coverage 🔗 bit.ly/3K0H6IW
September 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Led by our colleagues, the study highlights the multidimensional nature of speeding and calls for urgent, evidence-based action to improve road user survival in India and worldwide. [2/2]
Check out the media coverage 🔗 bit.ly/3K0H6IW
Check out the media coverage 🔗 bit.ly/3K0H6IW
Congrats to our colleague, Jeffrey Ha, on receiving the @kidneyhealthau.bsky.social Clinical Science Award at the recent Australian New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Congress 2025!
The award recognises the outstanding contribution to kidney disease by ANZSN Members in clinical science.
The award recognises the outstanding contribution to kidney disease by ANZSN Members in clinical science.
September 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Congrats to our colleague, Jeffrey Ha, on receiving the @kidneyhealthau.bsky.social Clinical Science Award at the recent Australian New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Congress 2025!
The award recognises the outstanding contribution to kidney disease by ANZSN Members in clinical science.
The award recognises the outstanding contribution to kidney disease by ANZSN Members in clinical science.
Congrats to our colleague, Bruce Neal and all involved in securing NHMRC support to establish a Centre of Research Excellence to reform the use of salt in the world's supply chain and ultimately drive sustainable changes for better heart health.
Read more: bit.ly/3HS470c
Read more: bit.ly/3HS470c
September 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Congrats to our colleague, Bruce Neal and all involved in securing NHMRC support to establish a Centre of Research Excellence to reform the use of salt in the world's supply chain and ultimately drive sustainable changes for better heart health.
Read more: bit.ly/3HS470c
Read more: bit.ly/3HS470c
Our Nutrition team took India’s voices to the global stage at 23rd IUNS International Congress of Nutrition in Paris. With 7 presentations, they showcased Indigenous food systems, dietary diversity, child feeding practices, food procurement, Indian adaptation of the Mediterranean diet & more. [1/2]
August 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Our Nutrition team took India’s voices to the global stage at 23rd IUNS International Congress of Nutrition in Paris. With 7 presentations, they showcased Indigenous food systems, dietary diversity, child feeding practices, food procurement, Indian adaptation of the Mediterranean diet & more. [1/2]
The World Health Organization now recommends replacing regular table salt with potassium enriched salt to reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
However, people with chronic kidney disease [CKD] are excluded from the recommendation due to concerns about hyperkalaemia.
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However, people with chronic kidney disease [CKD] are excluded from the recommendation due to concerns about hyperkalaemia.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The World Health Organization now recommends replacing regular table salt with potassium enriched salt to reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
However, people with chronic kidney disease [CKD] are excluded from the recommendation due to concerns about hyperkalaemia.
[1/2]
However, people with chronic kidney disease [CKD] are excluded from the recommendation due to concerns about hyperkalaemia.
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The CKD treatment landscape is evolving with new therapies.
Our survey explores how nephrologists and kidney care providers are adapting to these treatments in real-world practice. Insights will help shape future research and clinical approaches to combination therapy.
Take part: bit.ly/460YyFL
Our survey explores how nephrologists and kidney care providers are adapting to these treatments in real-world practice. Insights will help shape future research and clinical approaches to combination therapy.
Take part: bit.ly/460YyFL
August 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The CKD treatment landscape is evolving with new therapies.
Our survey explores how nephrologists and kidney care providers are adapting to these treatments in real-world practice. Insights will help shape future research and clinical approaches to combination therapy.
Take part: bit.ly/460YyFL
Our survey explores how nephrologists and kidney care providers are adapting to these treatments in real-world practice. Insights will help shape future research and clinical approaches to combination therapy.
Take part: bit.ly/460YyFL
Proud to partner with UNSW Founders and JEINA to support South West Sydney’s first dedicated health entrepreneurship program.
This initiative will provide migrant and refugee women health innovators with funding, mentorship, and pathways into Australia’s leading innovation programs: bit.ly/3JlPDGl
This initiative will provide migrant and refugee women health innovators with funding, mentorship, and pathways into Australia’s leading innovation programs: bit.ly/3JlPDGl
August 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Proud to partner with UNSW Founders and JEINA to support South West Sydney’s first dedicated health entrepreneurship program.
This initiative will provide migrant and refugee women health innovators with funding, mentorship, and pathways into Australia’s leading innovation programs: bit.ly/3JlPDGl
This initiative will provide migrant and refugee women health innovators with funding, mentorship, and pathways into Australia’s leading innovation programs: bit.ly/3JlPDGl
Hypertension is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, taking over 1.3 billion lives each year.
Excess sodium and low potassium intake are key contributors.
Switching the world’s salt supply to a potassium-enriched salt substitute could prevent millions of premature deaths. [1/2]
Excess sodium and low potassium intake are key contributors.
Switching the world’s salt supply to a potassium-enriched salt substitute could prevent millions of premature deaths. [1/2]
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hypertension is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, taking over 1.3 billion lives each year.
Excess sodium and low potassium intake are key contributors.
Switching the world’s salt supply to a potassium-enriched salt substitute could prevent millions of premature deaths. [1/2]
Excess sodium and low potassium intake are key contributors.
Switching the world’s salt supply to a potassium-enriched salt substitute could prevent millions of premature deaths. [1/2]