Personal profile
Research expertise
Health Systems & Health Policy
Qualitative and Mixed Methods in International Health Research
Quantitative Researh
Education/Academic qualification
Public Health, Doctorate in Medical Sciences (PhD), Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 12-Dec-2014
Family Medicine, Academic Fellow in Family Medicine, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (Medical Specialty Society)
Award Date: 26-Feb-2009
Health Systems Management & Policy, MSc in Public Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine
Award Date: 27-Jun-2008
Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas
Award Date: 3-Apr-1995
Medical Technology, BSc in Medical Technology, University of Santo Tomas
Award Date: 30-Mar-1990
External positions
Independent Academic Personnel , Vrije Universiteit Brussel
1-Oct-2023 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Analysing learning health system from respectful maternity care and perinatal mental health in Guinea
Millimouno, T. M. (PhD Student), Benova, L. (Promotor), Ku, G. M. V. (Promotor), Ku, G. M. (Promotor) & Alexandre, D. (Promotor)
1/01/26 → …
Project: PhD-project
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An Integrated Type-2 Diabetes and Hypertension Care in Cambodia: What is the optimum intervention for up-scaling?
Chham, S. (PhD Student), Ooms, G. (Promotor), Wouters, E. (Promotor), Por, I. (Promotor) & Ku, G. M. V. (Promotor)
6/06/25 → …
Project: PhD-project
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Exploring Social Determinants of Type-2 Diabetes in Cambodia
Chhim, S. (PhD Student), Ooms, G. (Promotor), Ku, G. M. V. (Promotor), Klipstein-Grobusch, K. (Promotor) & Heng, S. (Promotor)
6/06/25 → …
Project: PhD-project
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Psychosocial and economic impact of chronic kidney disease and haemodialysis on patients and households in resource poor settings: A Study from South India
Annie Elias, M. (PhD Student), Ooms, G. (Promotor), Ku, G. M. V. (Promotor) & Wouters, E. (Promotor)
1/01/25 → …
Project: PhD-project
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KIS-AN2: Preventie van Diabetes type 2 en hart- en vaatziekten in de gemeenschap van Kisantu (DR Congo)
Katsuva Sibongwere, D. (Researcher), Sagastume Cabrera, D. (Researcher), Polman, K. (Promotor) & Ku, G. M. V. (PI)
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research Project
Research output
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Determinants of domestic violence against women in Cambodia: How digital access, media exposure, motorcycle ownership, and partners' alcohol use matter
Um, S., Suong, S., Sieng, C., Heng, S., Ku, G. M. & Heng, S., 23-Mar-2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 3, 17 p., e0329981.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed journal articles › peer-review
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HEARTS quality: a policy framework to strengthen hypertension and cardiovascular risk management in primary healthcare-insights from HEARTS in the Americas
Londono, E., Gupta, R., Van der Stuyft, P., Heine, M., Giraldo, G., Ku, G. M., Brettler, J., Rosende, A., Irazola, V., Toelsie, J., Neira, C., Aumala, T., Valdes, Y., Zuniga, E., Rodriguez, L., Villatoro, M., Escobar, M. C., Perez, V., Bencomo, A. & Pereira, M. & 2 others, , Jan-2026, In: Lancet Regional Health - Americas. 53, 16 p., 101311.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed journal articles › peer-review
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Prevalence, diagnostic coverage, medication treatment, and glycaemic control of diabetes and associated factors in Cambodia: A cross-sectional study based on the 2023 World Health Survey Plus
Chhim, S., Kowal, P., Ng, N., Naidoo, N., Snodgrass, J., Delouize, A., Ku, G. M., Sopheab, H. & Klipstein-Grobusch, K., May-2026, In: Public Health. 254, 9 p., 106226.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed journal articles › peer-review
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Prevalence and factors associated with pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in Cambodia: cross-sectional study based on the World Health Survey Plus 2023
Chhim, S., Ku Grace, V., Kowal, P., Te, V., Sorithisey, M., Ngor, C., Walton, P., Maung, K. T., Ng, N., Naidoo, N., Por, I., Klipstein-Grobusch, K., Chhea, C. & Sopheab, H., 14-Jan-2026, In: BMJ Open. 16, 1, 10 p., e102715.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed journal articles › peer-review
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Understanding the role of family social support in the medication adherence to hypertension treatment in Cambodia
Chham, S., Buffel, V., Ir, P., Ku, G. M., Chhim, S., van Damme, W., Van Olmen, J. & Wouters, E., 18-Feb-2026, In: BMC Public Health. 26, 1, 11 p., 985.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed journal articles › peer-review
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Activities
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SCUBY Colloquium
Ku, G. M. V. (Participant)
25-May-2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conference
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COVID-19 pandemic experiences of Filipino migrant workers with common roots but different routes
Ku, G. M. V. (Participant)
13-Oct-2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Meeting Needs for Non-Communicable Disease Healthcare in LMICs
Ku, G. M. V. (Invited speaker)
27-Oct-2022 → 28-Oct-2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conference