About us
OUR MISSIONTo improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
At The George Institute, we believe everyone has the right to a healthy life. We are a research organisation that finds solutions to some of the world's biggest health challenges.
With major centres in Australia, the UK, and India, and over 400 active projects in more than 60 countries, we work with partners and communities across the world to conduct rigorous, high-quality research to make a real difference to people’s health, particularly those facing the most barriers.
From pioneering clinical trials to transformative digital health innovations, translating evidence into scalable solutions, shaping health policies and advocating for change, we’re focused on a future where health equity is a reality, not just an aspiration.
At the heart of our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide is a belief in the power of change. Together, we’re building a healthier, more just world.
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India
The George Institute for Global Health India, established in 2007, is a leading independent health research organisation committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved populations across the country. With offices in New Delhi and Hyderabad, along with multiple field sites, our work spans 21 states across India. Central to our mission is turning research into action, ensuring that evidence is translated into practical solutions and policy change that directly improves health outcomes.
At The George Institute, our areas of research address some of the world’s biggest health challenges, focusing on areas like cardiovascular health, health equity, health systems science, injury and trauma, mental health and neurology, multiple long-term conditions, renal and metabolic, women’s health, planetary health, and nutrition and food systems. Each program is designed to tackle specific health concerns through targeted research initiatives that aim to improve prevention,
Sustainability
Balancing growth and green
At The George Institute, we’re on an exciting journey to make sustainability a core part of everything we do. Our Sustainability Roadmap sets out how we’ll get there.
In 2024, we’re laying the groundwork by finalizing our sustainability plan, conducting a thorough audit to understand where we stand, and listening to our stakeholders to learn what matters most to them.
In 2025, we’ll start putting our plans into action—introducing initiatives to improve our performance, building better systems for tracking and reporting our progress, and tackling any gaps in the data we need to measure success.
By 2026, we’ll focus on refining our processes, ensuring our data is accurate and reliable, and aligning with global frameworks to prepare for external reporting.
Finally, in 2027, we’ll bring it all together by fully integrating climate reporting into our annual reporting cycles, ensuring sustainability is firmly embedded in how we work an
Modern Slavery Statement
1. About us
The George Institute for Global Health (ABN 90 085 953 331) (The George Institute) is a leading independent global medical research institute established and headquartered in Sydney, Australia with major centres in India and the UK, and an international network of experts and collaborators.
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and injury. The George Institute, together with its subsidiaries, employs over 700 employees globally.
The George Institute conducts its operations with integrity, credibility, social responsibility and accountability. With the mission of improving the health of millions of people worldwide, The George Institute is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships, including ensuring modern slavery is not
Dr Anita Gadgil
Profile
Dr Anita Gadgil is a senior surgeon, researcher, and global health expert with over 30 years of experience in surgery. A former Professor and Head of General Surgery at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Gadgil has extensive experience in surgical education, cancer prevention and early detection and strengthening healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. She is Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency, Critical and Operative Care at The George Institute for Global Health, India, and is affiliated with the Department of Preventive Oncology and Public Health, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Assam. She has led and collaborated on several national and international initiatives with WHO, IARC, Karolinska Institutet, Harvard University, NTNU Norway, and ICMR, contributing to advancing equitable access to quality surgical and cancer care in India and globally.
