India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

India is set to transform the fight against obesity by producing low-cost generic weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, making treatment more accessible worldwid Read More:…

20 Mar, 10:31 — 20 Mar, 16:09

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Why this matters

Obesity is a growing global health crisis, contributing to numerous chronic diseases. The potential availability of affordable generic weight-loss drugs from India could significantly impact public health worldwide by making effective treatments accessible to a larger population, especially in developing countries.

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India plans to produce low-cost generic weight-loss drugs similar to Ozempic.

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This initiative aims to make weight-loss treatment more accessible globally.

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