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World Health Organization makes U-turn on weight loss jabs

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The decision is a significant shift in the WHO’s approach to drugs like Wegovy

In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to officially endorse the use of weight-loss drugs for treating obesity in adults, marking a significant shift in its strategy to combat this global health crisis.

A memo has revealed the WHO’s plans, which also include calls for improved access to these treatments in low- and middle-income countries.

Obesity affects over a billion people globally, with approximately 70 per cent residing in low- and middle-income countries, according to WHO and World Bank data.

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Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-wellbeing/weight-loss-jabs-wegovy-who-obesity-b2743115.html


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