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Updated · The Manila Times · Jul 4
Asia-Pacific Experts Tackle Obesity Care at 2026 Makati Summit
Updated
Updated · The Manila Times · Jul 4

Asia-Pacific Experts Tackle Obesity Care at 2026 Makati Summit

2 articles · Updated · The Manila Times · Jul 4

Summary

  • Healthcare experts from across the Asia-Pacific region met in Makati City on July 4 for the Novo Nordisk Southeast Obesity Summit 2026.
  • The discussions centered on obesity’s challenges, including how to improve public understanding, counter misinformation and provide accurate information.
  • Experts also focused on modern obesity care, framing treatment and education as key parts of the region’s response to the disease.

Insights

As pharma giants lead the obesity conversation, can public health truly be prioritized over profit?
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