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New research building a clearer picture of kidney disease in Asia For over two decades, The George Institute for Global Health has been at the forefront of global efforts to improve kidney disease treatment around the world. In line with the theme of World Kidney Day, a key focus of the Institute’s work has been on identifying and addressing the knowledge gaps that have the biggest impacts on the outcomes of patients with the disease.

Findings from preliminary tests of a new dialysis system have confirmed its ability to make sterile, medical grade water to provide an affordable, accessible home-based treatment option for patients with kidney failure.

India has a high burden of sepsis with more than one in two patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across the country developing this complication with associated high rates of anti-microbial resistance and death rates, reveals a new study conducted by The George Institute for Global Health.