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2024 in review: Our members

News2024 in review: Our members

World Obesity members represent diverse communities and specialisms, including healthcare professionals, lived experience advocates, academic researchers, policy and prevention experts, and more.


Yet all share the same mission of curbing the rise of obesity and improving the lives of those living with obesity.

In 2024, we were delighted to see our membership continue to grow - 14 new members joined, ending the year with 109 member organisations in over 125 countries and territories!

Read on to see some of the fabulous work carried out by our members in 2024.

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2024 in review: Asociación Lucha Contra la Obesidad (ALCO)

Asociación Lucha Contra la Obesidad (ALCO) participated in a number of activities in 2024.

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2024 in review: Asociación Salvadoreña de Obesidad (ASOBE)

The Asociación Salvadoreña de Obesidad (ASOBE) organised and participated in many activities in 2024.

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2024 in review: Obesity Workgroup, Mexican Society of Nutrition and Endocrinology (SMNE)

The Mexican Society of Nutrition and Endocrinology (SMNE) achieved a significant milestone in 2024.

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2024 in review: Sociedad Argentina de Obesidad y Trastornos Alimentarios (SAOTA)

Members of SAOTA hosted and participated at a number of congresses in 2024.

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2024 in review: The Mexican Obesity Society (SMO)

The Mexican Obesity Society (SMO) organised a remarkable set of activities throughout 2024.

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2024 in review: Instituto Cordial

Institute Cordial launches Legislative Agenda for Obesity at the National Congress in August 2024.

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2024 in review: Obesidades

Obesidades hosted a walk to commemorate World Obesity Day and raise awareness about obesity.

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2024 in review: Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC)

The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) rolled out two significant campaigns this year.

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2024 in review: Circles Association

Circles Association in Egypt had a very active year, carrying out many impactful campaigns.

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2024 in review: Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS)

The CBCHS trained over 100 nurses, community mobilisers and community healthcare workers in 2024.

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2024 in review: South African Metabolic Medicine and Surgery Society (SAMMSS)

The South African Metabolic Medicine and Surgery Society (SAMMSS) had a great year of growth in 2024.

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2024 in review: Terve Paino (Healthy Weight Association)

In 2024, Terve Paino worked to promote societal and political decisions for a healthier food environment.

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2024 in review: The Finnish Association for the Study of Obesity (FASO)

One of FASO's biggest achievements in 2024 was the successful Nordic Obesity Meeting (NOM24).

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2024 in review: Icelandic Society for the Study of Obesity

It has been an eventful year for the Icelandic Society for the Study of Obesity (FFO).

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2024 in review: International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) shares highlights of 2024.

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2024 in review: Deutsche Adipositas Gesellschaft (DAG)

Leading the way in Germany on obesity advocacy and for better treatment of patients with obesity.

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2024 in review: Gasol Foundation

The Gasol Foundation have presented some remarkable findings from the PASOS study.

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2024 in review: Iranian Society for Clinical Nutrition

A SCOPE Accredited workshop was conducted in Iran, during the 5th International Clinical Nutrition Congress.

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2024 in review: The Obesity Collective

The Obesity Collective hosted and participated in events, launched a report, podcast, E-Learning module, and more!

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2024 in review: Taiwan Medical Association for the Study of Obesity (TMASO)

An important milestone for TMASO in 2024 was the Taichung Declaration.

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2024 in review: United World Against Diabetes (UWAD)

In 2024, a key event organised by United World Against Diabetes (UWAD) was the 'Diabetes Free India Walk 2024'.

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