Project is a four-year (2024–2028) research and capacity-strengthening programme that supports Georgia’s national efforts to modernise its primary health care (PHC) system and address the growing burden of chronic diseases. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the UK Department of Health and Social Care, the project aims to generate actionable evidence for policymakers, practitioners, and global health partners.

ChangePHC uses a mixed method, participatory approach to assess how PHC reform affects patients, providers, facility managers, and decision-makers across Georgia. Through surveys, interviews, and national data analysis, the project explores issues of access, equity, and financial protection in PHC.

Project aim is to (i) understand the performance and consequences of Georgia’s planned PHC reform across different regions and health system levels, and the likelihood of any changes being sustained; and, (ii) significantly strengthen Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) capacity in Georgia and the wider eastern European region. We will focus on three key NCDs targeted by the

Project coordinator: Curatio International Foundation