Novo and UNICEF expand partnership to support a healthier start for more than 80 million children
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Bagsværd, Denmark / New York, United States, 22 September 2026 – Novo Nordisk and UNICEF today announced a four-year expansion of their global partnership to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity, aiming to support a healthier start in life for more than 80 million children. Novo is committing USD 18 million from 2026 to 2030 to advance evidence-based policies and prevention services in seven priority countries. The expansion arrives at a turning point in global child health: childhood obesity has now surpassed underweight globally for the first time on record, according to UNICEF's 2025 Child Nutrition Report.¹ From 2026 to 2030, the partnership will support governments to create environments that ensure healthier options are more accessible to children and families - from the food that is offered and promoted to children, to the schools, cities and health services they rely on every day. "It is concerning that childhood obesity has surpassed underweight, affecting 1 in 10 school-aged children and adolescents globally," said Kitty van der Heijden, Deputy Executive Director, Partnerships, UNICEF. "The moment to act is now. Through our partnership with Novo, UNICEF will work with governments to turn evidence into policies, build services, and create environments that protect children early, so every child has a fair chance to eat well, move, feel supported and grow up...
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