The George Institute for Global Health, Food Policy Division was designated a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Population Salt Reduction (WHO CC SALT) in March 2013 during a WHO technical meeting on salt reduction and iodine fortification in Sydney, Australia.
WHO CC SALT has a global remit with a focus on Australia, the Western Pacific and South East Asian Regions. It is currently involved in projects in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, the Pacific Islands, Mongolia, and Vietnam.
WHO CC SALT is also working with WHO to develop practical tools and resources that support countries to design, implement and strengthen effective salt reduction strategies.
Funding
The research team supporting the work of WHO CC SALT is funded through a combination of short- and longer-term contracts and competitive research grants including support from the National Health and Medical Research Council, National Heart Foundation and World Health Organization.
Food Policy Division
The George Institute for Global Health, Food Policy Division was designated a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Population Salt Reduction (WHO CC SALT) in March 2013 during a WHO technical meeting on salt reduction and iodine fortification in Sydney, Australia.
WHO CC SALT has a global remit with a focus on Australia, the Western Pacific and South East Asian Regions. It is currently involved in projects in Australia, the Pacific Islands, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and India.
WHO CC SALT is also working with the WHO to develop a range of tools and resources to support countries to develop and implement salt reduction strategies.
Funding
The research team supporting the work of WHO CC SALT is funded through a mix of short- and longer-term contracts and research grants including National Health and Medical Research Council, National Heart Foundation and World Health Organization..
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The George Institute for Global Health is an independent global research organisation with major centres in Australia, the UK, China and India, and over 400 active projects in more than 60 countries worldwide. It works 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, the Institute is focused on a future where health equity is a reality, not just an aspiration.
At the heart of it’s mission to improve the health of millions worldwide is a belief in the power of change.
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We collaborate with stakeholders worldwide including governments, non-governmental organisations, and universities
We are public health researchers within the Food Policy Division of The George Institute for Global Health
We support WHO Member States to achieve the global target to reduce population level salt intake by 30% by 2025