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News World Obesity Day Feb 27, 26
World Obesity Day 2026: 8 billion reasons to change the story
There are 8 billion reasons to act on obesity this World Obesity Day, 4 March. What's yours?
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SCOPE Feb 26, 26
SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Luiz F. Viola
Congratulations to Dr Luiz F. Viola, the newest recipient of the prestigious SCOPE National Fellowship!
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News Policy & Advocacy Feb 26, 26
GLP-1 based therapies and the future of obesity care
A new comment in the Lancet Global Health explores how GLP-1 treatments are transforming obesity care.
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Member news Feb 26, 26
Welcoming our first new Members of 2026
We are delighted to welcome several Members to the World Obesity Federation community.
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SCOPE Feb 26, 26
SCOPE School Riyadh: Obesity management as a shared responsibility
Our inaugural SCOPE School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, took place this January.
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News Policy & Advocacy Feb 18, 26
World Obesity advocates for obesity action at the WHO Executive Board
World Obesity was in Geneva this month to advocate for global action on obesity at the 158th session of the WHO EB.
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News SCOPE Jan 29, 26
SCOPE Hybrid Masterclass: Successful obesity care training in China
The newly introduced SCOPE Hybrid Masterclass was successfully delivered across 4 cities in China.
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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 16, 25
World Obesity welcomes adoption of the Political Declaration on NCDs and mental health
The new NCDs Declaration is a step forward, but stronger action on obesity is urgently needed.
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News Dec 12, 25
2025 Year-end letter from our President and CEO
Our President, Simón Barquera, and CEO, Johanna Ralston, reflect on a year full of events and milestones in obesity.
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