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Aug 01, 25

For Half of Humanity: Four billion reasons we need action on obesity

Obesity affects over 1 billion people and will impact 4 billion people - half of humanity - by 2035 if we fail to act.

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News World Obesity Day Jul 31, 25

World Obesity Day 2025: Key outcomes and impact

We are delighted to present highlights of our key outcomes and impact of World Obesity Day 2025.

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Blog Member news Jul 31, 25

Repeating mistakes of the past: a looming NCD pandemic - Blog by Sir Ad Adams Ebenezer

Ad Adams, Executive Director of SASNET-GHANA, highlights the efforts of global health organisations in addressing NCDs.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 30, 25

Civil society leaders call for bold action in UN NCD declaration

A recent opinion piece, published in the BMJ by civil society leaders, calls for bold action in UN NCD declaration

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News Jul 30, 25

New study highlights economic burden of COVID-19 linked to overweight and obesity

Study reveals the significant economic impacts of COVID-19 associated with overweight and obesity.

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News SCOPE Jul 22, 25

SCOPE Core Learning Path Scholarship 2025 now open!

SCOPE is excited to announce that the 2025 Core Learning Path Scholarship is open once again!

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News Member news Jun 30, 25

Welcoming six new member organisations

We are delighted to welcome several outstanding organisations as new members.

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Events News Jun 30, 25

SCOPE Schools in Chile and Brazil foster learning and collaboration

SCOPE Schools brought together healthcare professionals in Chile and Brazil in May.

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News Jun 20, 25

New research highlights importance of fat distribution in End-Stage Liver Disease

A new reviews provides a overview of how abdominal adipose tissues can influence the prognosis of patients with ESLD.

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