World Obesity Day 2026: ‘8 billion reasons to act’ |04 March 2026

World Obesity Day 2026: ‘8 billion reasons to act’

The Ministry of Health will commemorate World Obesity Day today, March 4, 2026 under the global theme ‘8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity’. This year’s main activity will focus on Ministry of Health staff while reinforcing key messages for the wider population.

Obesity remains one of the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and certain cancers. In Seychelles, the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to pose significant health, social, and economic challenges.

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