Our services span the development and analysis of health policies and programs, as well as the design and delivery of policy and program evaluations to inform more effective, equitable, and sustainable health outcomes. Our expertise includes: Research design - primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative Large scale qualitative and quantitative studies Health system assessments and gap analyses Health policy and program design services Retrospective and prospective health policy analysis and evaluations Large-scale health program evaluations and reform (process, outcome, and impact) Economic evaluations, analyses and strategy Health technology assessments (HTA) and training Health workforce economics Implementation research and healthcare systems reform to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve equity in health systems, including the Institute’s Health Equity Action Lab Who we work with:

Our specialised researchers have deep expertise in conducting systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and meta-analyses to support high-quality, evidence-based decisions in health systems and policies locally and globally. Our services include: Rapid reviews for funding priorities, health policies, and programs Evidence briefs for senior policymakers Meta-analyses and systematic reviews Qualitative evidence synthesis Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Global health agencies, multilaterals and foundations Industry and private organisations Academic and medical research institutions NGOs and community organisations Contact us to find out more Learn more about our Meta Research and Evidence Synthesis unit Our Researchers

Our global team of biostatisticians, statisticians and data scientists conduct complex statistical analyses to support health and medical research, ensuring its quality, validity, and reliability. Our data experts can provide the quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analyses needed to answer your complex research questions and support data driven decision-making. Our services include: Study Design: Developing robust research plans and complex trial designs. Data Collection: Gathering data through surveys, administrative records, web scraping, or other means. Data Management & Governance: Ensuring data quality, validity, and long-term accessibility. Statistical & Data Analysis: Applying complex statistical models, machine learning, and bioinformatics techniques to analyse data and draw insights. Predictive analytics: for research and program outcomes Data Visualization: Creating interactive displays to explore and communicate findings.

Our globally recognised Research Training Programs blend academic rigour with practical, real-world application to build research capacity and drive evidence-based healthcare. Developed and delivered by experts at The George Institute for Global Health, these programs empower early career researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, clinical trial staff, and policymakers to lead impactful research across diverse health systems. Offered face-to-face, online, or in blended formats, each course is designed to be globally informed while tailored with regional context to ensure practical relevance. Whether undertaken individually or as part of a broader training pathway, these programs foster innovation, strengthen expertise, and support meaningful collaborations that advance global health outcomes. Our programs are ideal for: Clinicians and allied health professionals new to research Research managers and coordinators Policy makers and public health practitioners

Specialising in First Nations research and engagement, The George Institute’s Guuna-maana (Heal) team supports culturally safe, Indigenous-led and co-designed research grounded in Indigenous knowledges, values and priorities. We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to ensure respectful, inclusive research design and methodology, as well as equity-centred program development and implementation. Our services include: Community-led research centered in Indigenous methodologies Translational research, data analysis and program evaluation Equity-centred policy and program design, recommendations and implementation Training and capacity building, including in Indigenous research methodologies, cultural safety and community engagement Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Public health agencies and networks Policy planners and senior program managers

Our Impact and engagement team excels at facilitating meaningful advocacy, consultations and stakeholder engagement with decision-makers and the communities they serve. We bring key stakeholders together to co-create impactful, context-driven policy recommendations and solutions that drive real changes to healthcare. Our approach supports both retrospective and prospective policy consultations on priority issues including chronic disease, health equity and access. We develop comprehensive policy briefs and foster inclusive dialogue, turning evidence and research into actionable outcomes for health policies and programs. Our services include: Stakeholder consultation and strategic engagement Organisation, convening and facilitation of dialogues and meetings Policy briefs Community engagement and involvement strategies Advocacy support for evidence-informed policies Who we work with: Local, state and national governments Public

A mother collecting her child from a KAVACH child-care creche. 300,000 deaths per year Almost a quarter of all drowning deaths can be prevented by protecting children under 5 years of age Find out how our work is making a difference Swimming and water safety skills training are an effective intervention in reducing child deaths from drowning Find out about our SwimSafe initiative Over 90% of rescues in West Bengal are done by members of the community Mangala, who works at the KAVACH centre participating in a self-help group, discussing strategies to improve community awareness around drowning prevention. Read Mangala's story 1/5 Childhood drowning prevention Read more about our lifesaving work to prevent childhood drowning Learn more Our survey of 18 million people in West Bengal between March and December 2024, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, uncovered a crisis in plain sight: 25 p

Program overview The Nutrition Science Team at The George Institute for Global Health are leading an innovative research initiative centred on food-based interventions, known as ‘Food is Medicine’. ‘Food is Medicine’ programs aim to treat diet-related diseases and reduce food insecurity by providing people with the nutritious foods they need – prescribed just like medicine. These programs often include nutrition education and are subsidised by healthcare systems as part of treatment. Depending on a person’s medical needs and preferences, they may receive: Medically tailored meals, or Produce prescriptions (e.g., fresh fruits and vegetables) Australians do not eat enough fruits and vegetables with only 5% eating the recommended amount. And access to nutritious foods is a challenge faced by up to one in four low income Australian households who experience food insecurity. These challenges are major contributors to Australia’s growing burden of

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The physiological and social demands of pregnancy are immense. A period of transformation that tests a woman's body and resilience in profound ways. Yet, this time of vulnerability also offers an unparalleled opportunity to understand and improve women's health across the life course. Environmental change including rising temperatures, air and water pollution, and extreme weather events is now emerging as a major stressor during this critical life stage, shaping both immediate pregnancy outcomes and long-term health trajectories for mothers and their children. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. Biological factors such as hormonal and thermoregulatory changes interact with entrenched social and economic inequities --- limited access to healthcare, insecure housing, unpaid care responsibilities, and occupational exposures --- to heighten risk. For pregnant women in particular, exposure to extreme heat has been linked to complications such as preterm birth, l

Where there’s water there’s risk Drowning is one of the world’s biggest health challenges claiming around 300,000 lives each year. Over two-thirds of deaths occur in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region. As the climate changes, extreme weather events are on the rise and drowning accounts for three-quarters of all deaths in flood disasters. Turning the tide on the drowning epidemic requires urgent action. But the right action requires accurate data – our comprehensive survey across vulnerable communities in coastal wetland regions of India has revealed that the burden is three times higher than previous estimates, and its hitting the young hardest. “If we trained 17 years ago, then I could have saved my own child.By: MangalaMother who lost her child through drowning Read Mangala's story The drowning trap: children and vulnerable communities Drowning is sometimes referred to as a silent epidemic - unseen, unheard and unaccounte

High blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading preventable cause of death, driving millions of heart attacks, strokes and cases of dementia and kidney disease every year. It occurs when the pressure in the blood vessel walls is consistently too high and may be driven by behaviours we can change (e.g. diet, alcohol intake and inactivity) and factors we cannot (e.g. family history, age and ethnicity). Certain medical conditions may also increase the chance of developing high blood pressure, such as obesity, diabetes and kidney disease. Despite the serious risks, high blood pressure is often overlooked. It’s called a ‘silent killer’ as there are usually no symptoms. Around 1.4 billion adults are living with high blood pressure globally - around three-quarters in low- and middle-income countries - yet an estimated 600 million people don’t even know they have it. Without action, fewer than a quarter of people with high blood pressure will ever have it under control. This crisis is