Deakin University Leads Trilateral Health Research Alliance
Event summary
- Deakin University, PHFI, and University of Copenhagen have formed the Research Alliance for Affordable Health (RAAH) Roundtable.
- The RAAH Roundtable convened in New Delhi on March 31, 2026, to define a roadmap for 2026-2028.
- The alliance will focus on climate change and health, technology-enabled health systems, and health professional education.
- Three to four flagship multi-country RAAH projects are planned as part of the initiative.
The big picture
The RAAH alliance represents a growing trend of international collaborations addressing global health challenges, particularly as climate change and technological advancements reshape healthcare delivery. This trilateral partnership leverages the combined expertise of Australia, India, and Denmark to tackle pressing issues like healthcare professional shortages and the equitable distribution of medical innovation. The initiative’s focus on technology-enabled health systems signals a recognition of digital health's potential to improve access and affordability, but also introduces complexities related to data privacy and infrastructure limitations.
What we're watching
- Funding Risk
- The success of RAAH hinges on securing continued funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, given the alliance's reliance on philanthropic capital.
- Implementation
- The transition from roadmap definition to project execution will reveal the alliance’s ability to coordinate efforts across three geographically dispersed institutions and diverse stakeholders.
- Scalability
- The initiative’s stated goal of scalability in low- and middle-income settings will require careful consideration of local contexts and adaptation of research findings to diverse healthcare systems.
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