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Empowering people with diabetes in South Africa through the GREAT project

In South Africa, type 2 diabetes is now the leading cause of death but the Group Empowerment and Training (GREAT) for Diabetes programme is proving there is another way. Learn how the GREAT programme is transforming diabetes care here.

Annual Scientific Meeting: Resources coming soon

The GACD Annual Scientific Meeting brought together researchers, funders, and partners for four-days of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and networking. From thought-provoking plenaries to engaging conversation groups, the ASM showcased the incredible depth and diversity of implementation research within the GACD network. If you missed a session or want to revisit highlights, the ASM webpage will be updated over the coming weeks with session summaries, slide decks and photos here.

From research to the real world: How implementation science can drive NCD action

This blog highlights key insights from a parallel session led by GACD and The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum. The session focused on practical strategies to bridge the gap between research and practice, emphasising how community-engaged implementation research can drive lasting change. Read more here.

GACD launches its new Diabetes Research Report

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) has launched its Diabetes Research Report, which marks the culmination of years of transformative implementation research and findings, focusing on innovative approaches to diabetes management and the future of implementation science. Access the report here.

Explore GACD's new case studies on NCD solutions

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) have published over 6 impactful case studies highlighting groundbreaking research on non-communicable diseases.

From AI in cervical cancer screening to community-driven diabetes care, these case studies offer valuable insights for tackling NCDs in low- and middle-income countries. Read them here.

GACD launches top tips for effective engagement with policymakers

We have launched our top tips for effective policymaker engagement by researchers. Researchers can use these tips to effectively plan and support their engagement with policymakers. Access this resource here.