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flag WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity, stressing combo treatment and equitable access.

flag The World Health Organization has issued its first global guidelines recommending GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, for long-term obesity treatment, recognizing it as a chronic disease affecting over a billion people. flag The guidance stresses combining medication with lifestyle support and healthy environments, while noting challenges such as high costs, limited access, and counterfeit risks. flag WHO calls for equitable distribution, expanded production, and stronger health systems to tackle obesity’s rising health and economic impact worldwide.

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