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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 07, 26

Lancet Global Health commentary highlights the importance of lived experience in shaping the future of global health

New comment highlights why Lived experience must be recognised as expertise in global health decision-making.

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Blog Jun 25, 26

Obesity & HIV/AIDS: common causes, common solutions

The growing overlap between HIV & obesity suggests the future may lie in more integrated, people-centred health systems.

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News Press Release Jun 17, 26

Brazil convenes national experts to strengthen obesity prevention and care as part of global MAPPS II initiative

On 11 June 2026, experts convene in Brasília to examine Brazil's obesity challenge and identify priorities for action.

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News Jun 12, 26

Landmark study in Chile shows food policies can reduce childhood obesity - here’s what it means for the world

A new study in Chile provides strong evidence that a package of food environment policies can reduce rates of obesity.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jun 02, 26

World Obesity at the 79th World Health Assembly

In May, the World Obesity delegation joined our Members and partners to advocate for action on obesity at the 79th WHA.

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News Member news Jun 01, 26

ECO 2026: Strengthening international collaboration on obesity

World Obesity attended the European Congress of Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul this May 11 - 14.

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News Projects Jun 01, 26

India’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Rethinking obesity through policy, people, and multisectoral action

In April 2026, World Obesity and partners in India hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in New Delhi, India.

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News SCOPE May 29, 26

SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi

Congratulations to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi, the newest recipient of the prestigious SCOPE National Fellowship!

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News May 29, 26

New review calls for urgent policy action on Obesity in India

A new Editor’s Choice article published in Clinical Obesity highlights the rapidly growing burden of obesity in India.

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