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Novo Nordisk Launches Blockchain to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
Published on 27/03/2025
» Novo Nordisk Thailand has announced the successful implementation of a blockchain-based traceability solution to verify the authenticity of Ozempic® across the supply chain, addressing the growing threat of counterfeit medicines and enhancing patient safety.
Novo Nordisk and Bangkok Unite for a Healthier Future
Published on 17/03/2025
» To mark World Obesity Day 2025, Novo Nordisk participated in the Chula Obesity Day event, organised by Chulalongkorn University. As part of the session “How Cities and Partnerships Drive a Sustainable Future Against Obesity,” which aligned with the global theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” Thai authorities—including the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)—gathered to discuss the growing obesity crisis in Thailand and the role of public-private partnerships in addressing it.
Novo Nordisk and Diabetes Association Inspire Diabetics at Bangkok Ride & Run 2024
Published on 20/12/2024
» Diabetes is a global health issue that continues to rise, including in Thailand. In 2021, 537 million people worldwide were affected by diabetes, and this number is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes causes 6.7 million deaths annually, approximately one death every 5 seconds. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also forecasts that in 2040, Thailand may have up to 5.3 million people living with diabetes. This disease is also a significant cause of other non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, etc.
Affordability Project: Revolutionizing Diabetes Care and Creating Equal Access
Published on 06/11/2024
» The global diabetes crisis is worsening. With over 537 million people currently living with diabetes worldwide, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts this number to soar to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes is a leading cause of death, claiming 6.7 million lives each year, or one death every 5 seconds. Thailand is no exception, with an estimated 5.3 million people expected to be living with diabetes by 2040. Alarmingly, nearly half of these cases remain undiagnosed. Diabetes not only poses serious health risks, including heart disease and kidney disease, but also imposes a significant economic burden, costing the country 47.596 billion baht annually.