We are a global health institute focused on accelerating the elimination of preventable infectious diseases - currently malaria, polio, LF, and onchocerciasis.

Abu Dhabi
Joined December 2019
The future of health is not just about responding to disease. It is about anticipating disease, acting earlier, and creating the conditions to prevent and ultimately eliminate it.
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GLIDE joins the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 to connect disease elimination with the future of health, bringing together global expertise, innovation, AI, leadership, and partnerships. Visit us at Stand AC29. #GLIDE #AbuDhabiFutureHealthSummit2026
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The future of AI in health depends on the decisions leaders make today. The GLIDE Leadership Excellence in AI for Health executive program equips senior health leaders with the knowledge and practical tools to assess AI readiness. #GLIDE #AIForHealth #HealthLeadership #AI
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GLIDE was proud to sponsor this year’s Voices and Visions, hosted by the University of Queensland, bringing together health leaders, researchers and government representatives from across the Pacific to advance efforts to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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Pacific island nations have made important progress towards eliminating diseases such as lymphatic filariasis and trachoma, showing the impact of local leadership, community partnerships and sustained commitment.
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How can integration advance NTD elimination? At today’s Voices and Visions meeting, hosted by The University of Queensland, we brought together countries and partners from across the Western Pacific to discuss integrating NTD treatment and surveillance into routine health systems
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The discussion reinforced a key message: integration is not one-size-fits-all. It must build on existing systems while reflecting each country’s context, health system capacity and priorities to strengthen sustainability, reduce duplication and expand access to care.
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We shared our recently published scoping review and heard valuable perspectives from countries across the region.
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At GLIDE, we are proud to support “Voices and Visions,” hosted by @UQ_News, bringing the unique perspectives and experiences of the Western Pacific region to the forefront.
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Through collaboration, shared learning, and collective action, we are turning local knowledge into progress and advancing health for all.
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GLIDE and the University of Global Health Equity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand opportunities for learning, leadership and knowledge exchange.
🤖 Made with AI
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From the Disease Elimination & Eradication Course and its new Francophone edition to the Injaz Fellowship, guest lectures and learning experiences, this collaboration will help equip more people with the knowledge and skills to advance disease elimination and eradication.
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We are pleased to announce that Abu Dhabi will host the Annual Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network Conference from September 28–30, 2027.
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The conference will bring together experts and organizations working to eliminate neglected tropical diseases, creating a space to strengthen collaboration, exchange knowledge, and accelerate progress toward disease elimination.
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From Abu Dhabi, we look forward to working with partners from around the world to advance efforts toward a future free from neglected tropical diseases.
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GLIDE and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria have signed a Letter of Mutual Understanding to strengthen collaboration, connecting global expertise, AI and technical innovation with the priorities of national malaria programs and the communities they serve.
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Together, we’re helping countries turn knowledge and innovation into action and accelerate progress toward malaria elimination.
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The NNN 2026 Annual Conference is underway in Rwanda, bringing together partners, experts and practitioners from around the world working to advance the elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
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Day one featured a series of specialized workshops and sessions exploring topics including artificial intelligence, integrated approaches, capacity strengthening and community-led initiatives, highlighting how collaboration and local action can help accelerate disease elimination
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