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We’re off to a strong start on Day 2 at #ECO2025! ECPO Executive Director Vicki Mooney is back on stage, this time speaking at The WHO Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity — a global initiative tackling the obesity pandemic. Proud to see ECPO voices at the heart of international

Day 2 continues to be a busy and productive one for our members! The first of two dedicated training sessions today was the Global Obesity Patient Alliance (GOPA) Capacity Building Training—designed for people with lived experience of obesity throughout the world attending ECO

ECPO President Diana Castillo took to the stage today at #ECO2025 to co-chair the Joint Session: CIBERobn Symposium – Nutrition vs. Lifestyle Interventions in Obesity. A vital conversation exploring how different approaches can support people living with obesity.

Join us at tomorrow at #ECO2025 for the first-ever Patient-Led Symposium! “Patients: The Untapped Tool in Your Toolbox” will spotlight the powerful role of lived experience as a stakeholder in the obesity and NCDs space. Explore how patient engagement is transforming advocacy,

We are rounding up the packed agenda with some of our Youth Group who are on the stage now speaking about their experience of living with Obesity. It’s important that Young people are given a platform to tell their story of what they have had to faced living with obesity. #EC

At #ECO2025 in Málaga, ECPO proudly led the largest gathering of people living with obesity ever at a global congress. With over 70 patient advocates, powerful youth-led sessions, and the moving Journey with ROSE exhibition, ECPO ensured lived experience was front and centre. We

🌍 At #ECO2025, ECPO was proud to represent the voice of people living with obesity alongside global patient communities. Through our active involvement with GOPA, WOF, and ELPA, we’ve had the honour of hosting delegates from around the world — sharing lived experiences, buildin

📣 Obesity took centre stage at the United Nations building in Geneva yesterday during a high-level event on the WHO Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity, hosted by the Ministries of Health of Spain and Mexico alongside World Health Organization (WHO). 🗣️ The World Obesity Federation’s President, Prof.

🌍 This week, the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78) gathers global health leaders in Geneva — and advocates are making sure obesity is not left out of the conversation. ECPO’s Executive Director Vicki Mooney, alongside colleagues Susie Birney and Jason Halford, joined forces

👏👏👏 Obesity drives many #NCDs. EASO_President Volkan Yumuk is joining #WHA78 and says “Address #obesity to reduce the global burden of disease in #cancer #CVDs and T2 #diabetes”

ECPO President Diana Castillo brought powerful patient advocacy to #IFSO2025 in Venice. On an all-women “Pink Panel,” Diana shared her lived experience with obesity, highlighting the impact of stigma and the urgent need for inclusive, patient-centred care. At the event, she

1/6 Day 2 highlights At #WHA78, obesity—one of the leading NCD drivers—was mentioned just three times in the Zero Draft. Despite the data, the urgency, and lived realities, the global response is still decades behind. This has to change. #Obesity #NCDs #TimeToLead

1/6 At the sidelines of #WHA78, I hosted a powerful panel with World Obesity on the double dividend of tackling obesity. Why is this urgent? Because obesity is both a disease and a driver of almost all major NCDs. #Obesity #NCDs #HealthForAll

2/6 Reducing obesity lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. GLP-1 therapies are showing us that obesity treatment isn’t a luxury—it’s essential NCD prevention. This is the first dividend. #GLP1 #WHA78

Dr. Simón Barquera World Health Organization (WHO) NCD Alliance ECPO World Obesity NCD Alliance East Africa 3/6 The second dividend? Economic. A healthier population means reduced healthcare costs, increased productivity, and stronger economies. Obesity prevention = economic resilience. #HealthEconomy #UniversalHealthCoverage

Dr. Simón Barquera World Health Organization (WHO) NCD Alliance ECPO World Obesity NCD Alliance East Africa 4/6 But to realize these dividends, we need a double approach: 1. Prevention through policies (sugar tax, FOP labeling, marketing bans) 2. Access to treatment for 1B+ people affected globally #ObesityCare #PolicyMatters

At #CBOSM2025, ECPO Board Member Professor Jason Halford delivered a compelling talk on “How Does Obesity Stigma Impact Healthcare Systems?” He highlighted how stigma in healthcare settings—through bias and negative attitudes toward people living with obesity—can result in

Looking back on #ECO2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the opportunity to represent the voices of people living with obesity on an international stage. We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their continued support. Together, we continue to