The George Institute launches new podcast on world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury
The George Institute for Global Health is delighted to announce the launch of The Scan, a new podcas...
12 April, 2021
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Non-communicable diseases – a unique 21st century global health challenge
5 billion
5 billion people have no reliable access to essential health care.
100 million
100 million people will die from chronic diseases before they reach 60.
Heart attack and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death.
US$47 trillion
The United Nations has projected cumulative losses to the global economy due to chronic disease could reach US$47 trillion by 2030.
Scientific Leader Adrian Liew Wins the ISPD John Maher Award
Dr. Adrian Liew, a nephrologist and scientific leader with George Clinical, was the recipient of the...
02 April, 2021
New report shows investment in diabetes treatment returns almost five times more in benefits
Around half a billion people worldwide have diabetes and up to 40% will go onto develop kidney disea...
24 March, 2021
The George Institute Annual Report 2020
For George Health, 2019 and 2020 were watershed years. Multiple investors stepped forward to complete a capital raise of $53 million to back George Health’s ‘profit with purpose’ vision: improving and lengthening people’s lives, boosting health system sustainability and generating strong financial returns.
Read our year in review in The George Institute’s Annual Report 2020.