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Novo Nordisk Leads Obesity Fight in Thailand
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 2025 – Novo Nordisk, the global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Denmark, has launched a major initiative to combat Thailand’s growing obesity crisis, where more than 40% of the population is now classified as overweight or obese.
Novo Nordisk Launches Campaign to Tackle Obesity
Published on 20/05/2025
» Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. is advancing its commitment to sustainable weight management among Thais through the launch of the “From My Weight to My Heart” campaign, aimed at reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—key global health challenges. The campaign debuted with an inspirational panel featuring leading public figures.
Thailand's obesity epidemic is worsening
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, raising concerns among health professionals about the surge in related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing strain on the nation's healthcare system.
Bangkokians are fattest Thais
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» More than 56% of people living in Bangkok suffer from abdominal obesity, putting them at greater risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) than those living in other provinces, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Hypertension hides in plain sight
Oped, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension -- and it's hiding in plain sight.
Local managers can meet elderly needs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Academics are urging the government to better respond to the growing needs of the elderly population by investing in the training of community-based managers.
Novo Nordisk Leads Danish-Thai Forum on Obesity Solutions
Published on 08/05/2025
» The Royal Danish Embassy in Thailand, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. (“Novo Nordisk”), organised the first Danish-Thai Obesity Policy Forum, bringing together top policymakers, healthcare professionals and industry representatives to discuss challenges arising from the growing prevalence of obesity and its socio-economic impacts in Thailand. The forum, titled “Obesity – A National Threat to Health and Wealth, Act Now for Our Future Generations”, featured remarks from decision-makers and a panel discussion.
Dr Amp Champions Thailand’s Rise as Global Wellness Hub
Published on 28/04/2025
» Expanding health horizons and promoting international collaboration, Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., (widely known as "Dr Amp") delivered a keynote address at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai, highlighting Thailand’s vision to become a global wellness hub.
Heat index at extreme levels in Phuket, Bangkok, other provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» Temperatures hit "very dangerous" levels in Phuket on Wednesday and "dangerous" levels in Bangkok and 34 other provinces, and the heatwave was expected to continue into Thursday, a senior health official said.
Final phase of sugar tax takes effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» Beverage manufacturers and producers of sweetened products that fail to reformulate their recipes to reduce sugar content face higher excise taxes under the final phase of the sugar tax now in effect, says the Ministry of Finance.