Health Publications at King’s with authors
from Low and Middle Income countries

At King’s College London, we are proud to be publishing with partners around the world on health challenges faced by people living in low and middle income countries. We prioritise research which can have an impact on reducing inequity and which can sustainably improve health outcomes worldwide.

A Truly Global Reach

In 2024 alone, KCL-affiliated researchers contributed to over 2,000 publications on health issues, where there was at least one author from a low- or middle-income country with collaborations spanning every continent. Our global map of low- and middle-income (LMIC) publishing partnerships shows strong connections with partners across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, reflecting the international nature of our research.

Each blue dot on the map represents a location where King's College London researchers have co-authored global health publications with colleagues in low- and middle-income countries. The size of each dot corresponds to the volume of collaborative publications from that location—larger dots indicate a higher number of joint publications.

What Are We Researching?

The word cloud below illustrates the most frequent topics featured in our global health publications from 2024. Each term represents a key focus area, with larger words indicating higher frequency. Dominant themes such as Mental Health, Quality of Life, COVID-19, and Neonatal and Infant Health reflect our focus on both urgent global health threats and persistent challenges.

Other frequently explored areas—ranging from Adolescents, Public Health, and Psychiatry to Schizophrenia, Medical Imaging, and Genetics—demonstrate the breadth of our research. This diversity highlights our commitment to integrating clinical science with social and contextual understanding to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Leading Institutions We Collaborate With

KCL’s impact is strengthened through partnerships with top global institutions. In 2024, our researchers worked closely with leading partners in both High-Income Countries (HICs) and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), fostering research that is innovative, inclusive, and globally relevant.

Key partners in Low- and Middle-Income Countries included:

These partnerships enhance the quality, reach, and innovation of our research, allowing us to tackle complex challenges with a multidisciplinary approach.

Leading LMIC countries in Global Health Publishing

We are proud to collaborate with researchers and institutions in LMIC countries that are actively driving global health knowledge. The top publishing LMIC countries we worked with in 2024 include:
China, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Iran, South Africa, Pakistan, Nigeria

This wide geographical engagement ensures our research is informed by and relevant to local contexts across the world. We invite you to explore some of our publications (many of which are open access) on ‘Pure’ King’s research portal. 

Why This Matters

Global health challenges—from pandemics to mental health crises—require international collaboration, scientific excellence, and culturally relevant solutions. At KCL, we’re contributing evidence, expertise, and innovation that improves lives across the globe.

Data source: This analysis is based on publication data retrieved from SciVal, using 2024 outputs affiliated with King’s College London.