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IIMA and Novo Nordisk India Collaborate to Develop Model Clinics for Obesity Management

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Aiming to tackle the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases, especially obesity, in India, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd. (NNIPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a five-year collaboration. The partnership will focus on strengthening the healthcare ecosystem through multi-dimensional approaches, co-developing impactful programs, and data-driven policy formulation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MoU, signed for five years, aims to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem through a multi-dimensional approach focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially obesity.
  • The partnership will prioritize the creation of educational content, development of model frameworks for obesity clinics, and data-driven policy formulation to address the burden of obesity in India.
  • Research initiatives will include paper publications with government institutions and pilot outreach programs.
  • The collaboration will assist in conducting research to assess the economic impact of obesity on individuals, workforce productivity, healthcare systems, and the overall economy.
  • The MoU outlines detailed research initiatives, including strategic partnerships to shape interventions that are research-backed, scalable, and sustainable.
  • Prof Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad, stated that the collaboration brings together healthcare and public policy, enabling lasting change through data and research.
  • Vikrant Shrotriya, Managing Director of NNIPL, emphasized the need for India's healthcare systems to evolve and address the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases, particularly obesity.
  • The IIMA Endowment Fund played a facilitative role in shaping this partnership, reflecting IIMA's commitment to addressing complex public health challenges through rigorous research, data-led solutions, and collaborative action.

Statistics:

  • 2030: The collaboration aims to be completed in five years, till 2030 [1].
  • Five years: The duration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IIMA and NNIPL [1].
  • 3 key pillars: The partnership will focus on Health System Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy, and Health Economics [1].
  • Creation of educational content: The partnership aims to create educational content to address the burden of obesity in India [1].
  • Development of model frameworks: The partnership will develop model frameworks for obesity clinics [1].
  • Data-driven policy formulation: The partnership will prioritize data-driven policy formulation to address the burden of obesity in India [1].

Sources:

[1] Statement issued by IIMA on Wednesday, February 2025.

[2] Quote by Prof Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad.

[3] Quote by Vikrant Shrotriya, Managing Director of NNIPL.

[4] Quote by Chhavi Moodgal, CEO, IIMA Endowment Fund.

[5] Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com.

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