Introduction
Join us on 21 November 2024, 15:00–16:30 CET, for an engaging virtual webinar hosted by global health advocate Ogweno Stephen, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the SUN Movement. This critical event, titled “Accelerating Childhood Overweight Reduction: Lessons Learned and the Path Towards 2030,” will bring together policymakers, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders to address one of today’s most pressing global health challenges: childhood overweight.

The Urgency of Addressing Childhood Overweight
Childhood overweight is a growing health crisis, linked to serious long-term consequences such as increased risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and psychosocial issues like stigma and low self-esteem. This burden is particularly complex in low- and middle-income countries, where the paradox of the “double burden of malnutrition”—coexistence of undernutrition and overweight—further complicates health systems.

What to Expect in the Webinar
This virtual meeting will spotlight actionable strategies and global progress in combating childhood overweight, including:

• Progress toward achieving the Global Nutrition Targets on childhood overweight by 2025 and alignment with the 2030 agenda.
• Best practice examples from countries successfully implementing high-impact interventions.
• Resources and tools to support childhood overweight prevention, aligning with major global gatherings like the Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit and SUN Global Gathering 2025.
• Key discussions on promoting healthy early-life environments and integrating obesity prevention into healthcare systems.

Why This Matters
As a passionate advocate for health equity and non-communicable disease prevention, Ogweno Stephen has dedicated his career to addressing health challenges across Africa and beyond. This webinar aligns with his mission to amplify critical global health discussions and inspire actionable solutions for a healthier future. Tackling childhood overweight is essential not only for reducing NCD prevalence but also for achieving broader Sustainable Development Goals on health, nutrition, and poverty reduction.

Join the Conversation
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue on reducing childhood overweight and accelerating progress towards 2030.

How to Participate
Register now to secure your spot for this virtual webinar here https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/11/21/default-calendar/accelerating-childhood-overweight-reduction-lessons-learned-and-the-path-towards-2030

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