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flag WHO and Novo Nordisk commit $7.9M to fight obesity, diabetes in low- and middle-income countries.

flag 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. flag Funding will be delivered in two phases, with $2.9 million in 2024 and $5 million in December 2025. flag 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. flag The collaboration aims to provide evidence-based tools for local interventions, targeting a global burden affecting over 1 billion people.

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