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WHO and Novo Nordisk commit $7.9M to fight obesity, diabetes in low- and middle-income countries.
The WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have expanded their partnership with a $7.9 million commitment to combat cardio-renal-metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes, focusing on prevention, early detection, and primary care in low- and middle-income countries.
Funding will be delivered in two phases, with $2.9 million in 2024 and $5 million in December 2025.
The effort supports global health system strengthening and was highlighted during the launch of the Shine India initiative’s roadmap to address childhood obesity in schools.
The collaboration aims to provide evidence-based tools for local interventions, targeting a global burden affecting over 1 billion people.
La OMS y Novo Nordisk comprometen $7.9M para luchar contra la obesidad y la diabetes en países de ingresos bajos y medios.