Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

@gacd_media

The first alliance of global research funding agencies addressing the growing burden of #NCDs in low- and middle-income countries and vulnerable populations.

ID: 600975420

linkhttp://www.gacd.org calendar_today06-06-2012 11:29:16

4,4K Tweet

3,3K Followers

838 Following

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just 7 days to go until the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting kicks off in Kigali! New formats, deeper collaboration, and global perspectives. This ASM is set to be something special. The countdown continues. ⏳ #GACDASM2025 #GlobalHealth #NCDs #Kigali

Just 7 days to go until the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting kicks off in Kigali!

New formats, deeper collaboration, and global perspectives. This ASM is set to be something special.

The countdown continues. ⏳
#GACDASM2025 #GlobalHealth #NCDs #Kigali
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In just a few days, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from across the world will arrive in Kigali for the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting. Delegates will reconnect, reflect, and reimagine how we address non-communicable diseases through implementation science.

In just a few days, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from across the world will arrive in Kigali for the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting.

Delegates will reconnect, reflect, and reimagine how we address non-communicable diseases through implementation science.
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just 5 days to #GACDASM2025 in Kigali! We are excited to spotlight the judges for the Science Showcase stream of our Knowledge Sharing Competition: 🔹 Morven Roberts 🔹 RH Dhaliwal 🔹 Ntobeko Ntusi More information about the ASM here 👉 gacd.org/research/resea… #NCDs #Research

Just 5 days to #GACDASM2025 in Kigali!

We are excited to spotlight the judges for the Science Showcase stream of our Knowledge Sharing Competition:
🔹 Morven Roberts
🔹 RH Dhaliwal
🔹 Ntobeko Ntusi

More information about the ASM here 👉 gacd.org/research/resea…

#NCDs #Research
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just 2 days to go! We will soon gather in Kigali for four days of global perspectives, research, and networking at the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting. Whether you're presenting or attending, get ready! See you Monday 9 June 2025. #GACDASM2025 #GlobalHealth #NCDs

Just 2 days to go! 

We will soon gather in Kigali for four days of global perspectives, research, and networking at the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting.

Whether you're presenting or attending, get ready! See you Monday 9 June 2025.

#GACDASM2025 #GlobalHealth #NCDs
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The countdown is nearly over! Tomorrow, #GACDASM2025 begins in Kigali. Meet the judges for our Creative Communication stream: 🧠 Margaret Bee 🌍 Brad Newsome 🎙️ Gahire Rose Celebrating standout science storytelling. More information here: gacd.org/research/resea… #GACD

The countdown is nearly over! Tomorrow, #GACDASM2025 begins in Kigali.

Meet the judges for our Creative Communication stream:
🧠 <a href="/Margaret_H_Bee/">Margaret Bee</a> 
🌍 Brad Newsome
🎙️ Gahire Rose

Celebrating standout science storytelling. More information here: gacd.org/research/resea…
#GACD
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Muraho from Kigali! The GACD Annual Scientific Meeting has officially kicked off. Today, delegates from across the world have gathered in the heart of Rwanda to kick off four days of learning, sharing, and collaboration. Read more about the ASM: gacd.org/research/resea…

Muraho from Kigali! The GACD Annual Scientific Meeting has officially kicked off. 

Today, delegates from across the world have gathered in the heart of Rwanda to kick off four days of learning, sharing, and collaboration.

Read more about the ASM: gacd.org/research/resea…
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

GACD’s Senior Impact and Policy Manager Margaret Bee took the stage to welcome delegates and share key essential housekeeping notes that will keep the Annual Scientific Meeting running smoothly over the next four days. #GACDASM2025

GACD’s Senior Impact and Policy Manager <a href="/Margaret_H_Bee/">Margaret Bee</a> took the stage to welcome delegates and share key essential housekeeping notes that will keep the Annual Scientific Meeting running smoothly over the next four days.

#GACDASM2025
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At Day 1 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting in Kigali, delegates are already diving into rich discussions, learning, and networking. The day kicked off with an energising networking challenge, followed by an insightful session on “Intervention to Implementation strategies”.

At Day 1 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting in Kigali, delegates are already diving into rich discussions, learning, and networking.

The day kicked off with an energising networking challenge, followed by an insightful session on “Intervention to Implementation strategies”.
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Guess who joined Day 1 of #GACDASM2025 today? We had our very own Spiderman in the form of Darcelle Schouw take the stage with Arunah Chandran for a presentation on how their teams developed and refined implementation strategies.

Guess who joined Day 1 of #GACDASM2025 today? 

We had our very own Spiderman in the form of Darcelle Schouw take the stage with <a href="/arunahchand/">Arunah Chandran</a> for a presentation on how their teams developed and refined implementation strategies.
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 1 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting is a wrap! From engaging sessions to creative presentations and lively networking, today set the tone for an exciting week ahead in Kigali. Thank you to all our delegates for bringing the energy, insights, and curiosity. #GACDASM2025

Day 1 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting is a wrap! From engaging sessions to creative presentations and lively networking, today set the tone for an exciting week ahead in Kigali.

Thank you to all our delegates for bringing the energy, insights, and curiosity. #GACDASM2025
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 2 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting is in full swing! Our CEO Morven Roberts set the tone by highlighting GACD’s impact, especially through the investment from funding agencies to support implementation research. #GACDASM2025

Day 2 of the GACD Annual Scientific Meeting is in full swing! 

Our CEO Morven Roberts set the tone by highlighting GACD’s impact, especially through the investment from funding agencies to support implementation research. #GACDASM2025
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, our speakers Uwinkindi Francois NCD Division Manger at Rwanda Biomedical Centre & Rose Gahire, Vice Chairperson of Rwanda NCD Alliance shared perspectives on non-communicable diseases in Rwanda. They highlighted Rwanda’s efforts in NCD prevention and control, highlighting national strategies.

Today, our speakers <a href="/UwinkindiFranco/">Uwinkindi Francois</a> NCD Division Manger at <a href="/RBCRwanda/">Rwanda Biomedical Centre</a> &amp; <a href="/RoseGahire/">Rose Gahire</a>, Vice Chairperson of <a href="/RwandaNCDA/">Rwanda NCD Alliance</a> shared perspectives on non-communicable diseases in Rwanda.

They highlighted Rwanda’s efforts in NCD prevention and control, highlighting national strategies.
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 2 featured inspiring presentations from speakers which highlighted the power of collaboration across GACD projects, breaking down barriers and working together towards common goals. #GACDASM2025

Day 2 featured inspiring presentations from speakers which highlighted the power of collaboration across GACD projects, breaking down barriers and working together towards common goals.

#GACDASM2025
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During Day 2 of #GACDASM2025, there were research programme sessions focused on each of our research programmes. Led by elected co-chairs, these sessions brought delegates together to dive into challenges, strategies, & successes from across the network.

During Day 2 of #GACDASM2025, there were research programme sessions focused on each of our research programmes. 

Led by elected co-chairs, these sessions brought delegates together to dive into challenges, strategies, &amp; successes from across the network.
Centro de Telessaúde HC-UFMG (@ctshcufmg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Profissionais do #CTSHCUFMG Clara Alves e Christiane Cimini participaram da reunião científica em Kigali-Ruanda realizada pela Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) para discutir soluções inovadoras no enfrentamento das #DCNTs onde foi apresentado o #ProjetoCHArMING. #GACDASM2025

Profissionais do #CTSHCUFMG Clara Alves e Christiane Cimini participaram da reunião científica em Kigali-Ruanda realizada pela <a href="/gacd_media/">Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)</a> para discutir soluções inovadoras no enfrentamento das #DCNTs onde foi apresentado o #ProjetoCHArMING. #GACDASM2025
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.NIGERIA IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE ALLIANCE (NISA) is accepting abstract submissions for its 2025 conference in Abuja. The conference will bring together implementers, researchers & policymakers to discuss real-world applications of implementation science. Submit your abstract: docs.google.com/forms/d/1cE796…

.<a href="/NigeriaScience/">NIGERIA IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE ALLIANCE (NISA)</a> is accepting abstract submissions for its 2025 conference in Abuja. 

The conference will bring together implementers, researchers &amp; policymakers to discuss real-world applications of implementation science. 

Submit your abstract: docs.google.com/forms/d/1cE796…
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Applications are now open for our highly anticipated 8th Implementation Science School. The School offers early- and mid-career researchers hands-on training in applying implementation science to real-world challenges. Apply by 21 July 2025 here: bit.ly/ISS25applicati…

Applications are now open for our highly anticipated 8th Implementation Science School. 

The School offers early- and mid-career researchers hands-on training in applying implementation science to real-world challenges.

Apply by 21 July 2025 here: bit.ly/ISS25applicati…
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we were excited to welcome J. Jaime Miranda to the GACD team in the UK! 🇬🇧 Now Head of University of Sydney School of Public Health, he caught up with CEO Morven Roberts to reflect on NCD research, collaboration and life in Australia. #GlobalHealth #ImplementationScience

Today, we were excited to welcome <a href="/jjaimemiranda/">J. Jaime Miranda</a> to the GACD team in the UK! 🇬🇧

Now Head of <a href="/Sydney_Uni/">University of Sydney</a> School of Public Health, he caught up with CEO Morven Roberts to reflect on NCD research, collaboration and life in Australia. 

#GlobalHealth #ImplementationScience
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From 10 to 13 September, NIGERIA IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE ALLIANCE (NISA) will hold its 2025 NISA conference in Abuja, Nigeria. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with researchers, implementers, and policymakers driving change across health systems. Learn more & get involved: nisaresearch.org

From 10 to 13 September, <a href="/NigeriaScience/">NIGERIA IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE ALLIANCE (NISA)</a> will hold its 2025 NISA conference in Abuja, Nigeria.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with researchers, implementers, and policymakers driving change across health systems. 

Learn more &amp; get involved: nisaresearch.org
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) (@gacd_media) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Associate Member NHMRC has awarded $4.8 million to Australian research teams addressing the challenges of managing multiple long-term conditions particularly in LMICs and disadvantaged populations in high-income settings. Read about the new funding: nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-…

Our Associate Member <a href="/nhmrc/">NHMRC</a> has awarded $4.8 million to Australian research teams addressing the challenges of managing multiple long-term conditions particularly in LMICs and disadvantaged populations in high-income settings.

Read about the new funding: nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-…