WHO Foundation–Novo Nordisk initiative to prevent childhood obesity through school-based programmes

Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have launched a joint initiative in India to prevent childhood obesity through school-based programmes.
The initiative aligns with the Indian government’s Ayushman Bharat School Health and Wellness Programme and WHO’s Health Promoting Schools framework.
It aims to provide financial support for obesity prevention and strengthen health-system readiness.
The project focuses on promoting early-life healthy environments and integrating health education in schools.