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GENEVA, March 11, 2026
GENEVA, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The WHO Foundation today announced an expanded collaboration with Novo Nordisk to support global efforts to strengthen health systems against the rising burden of cardio-renal-metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes.
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Novo Nordisk has committed a total of USD 7.9 million to support this effort, with an initial gift of USD 2.9 million in 2024 followed by an additional USD 5 million in December 2025.
The contribution will enable the WHO Foundation to support WHO’s broader efforts to address noncommunicable diseases through prevention, early action, and strengthened primary health care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where health systems often face capacity constraints.
«Cardio-renal-metabolic diseases are complex conditions that demand prevention-first approaches anchored in strong and resilient health systems,» said Anil Soni, Chief Executive Officer of the WHO Foundation. «By supporting WHO’s leadership on prevention, we can reinforce the science and public health foundations that countries need to respond effectively and equitably.»
«Addressing obesity, diabetes and related conditions requires partnership at scale — working across governments, communities, civil society and the private sector to advance prevention, early detection and care. In expanding Novo Nordisk’s contribution to the WHO Foundation, we hope that more countries will be empowered with the tools, evidence and resources they need to make impactful local action.» Said Elin Jäger, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability, Novo Nordisk.
Global context on obesity
- More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with obesity, including 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children.
- Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
- Overweight and obesity cause more deaths globally than underweight.
- 39 million children under age 5 are overweight or obese, and more than 340 million people aged 5-19 live with overweight or obesity.
About the WHO Foundation
The WHO Foundation is an independent organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created in 2020 to support the mission of the World Health Organization. It mobilizes philanthropic capital and builds catalytic partnerships to advance health equity, respond to urgent health challenges, and strengthen systems that save lives. By connecting partners and practitioners, the Foundation helps scale trusted solutions, fund life-saving responses, and drive lasting change toward Health for All. Learn more at who.foundation
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Comparto con muchos la visión de que la universidad, salgo contadas excepciones va muy por detrás del mundo real, con una actitud muy reactiva.
Hace años que salà de ella, aunque continúo ligado, intentando terminar otros estudios que hace tiempo comence (soy un ferviente entusiasta de estar continuamente formándome… aunque solamente sea como intención, y el estar matriculado en alguna asignatura de una 2ª carrera me ayuda en ocasiones a autoexigirme un plus adicional).
Lo penoso es que solamente mantengo relación, muy de vez en cuando, con 2 profesores. Los únicos de los que guardo un buen recuerdo. Y casualidad esta que no son profesionales de la docencia, sino profesionales de la industria privada que están en la docencia por convicción e ilusión personal. Cuánto tiene que aprender la universidad de muchas escuelas de negocios…