Fundación Los Fresnos Casa de la Diabetes Trains 490 Health Professionals in Comprehensive Obesity Care | World Patients Alliance

4 March 2026 – Ecuador

Fundación Los Fresnos Casa de la Diabetes marked World Obesity Day by delivering the webinar “Comprehensive Approach to Obesity” in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health.

Designed for healthcare professionals, the webinar addressed obesity as a chronic condition requiring comprehensive and multidisciplinary care. The training highlighted the importance of prevention, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate treatment options.

Participants updated their knowledge of nutritional strategies, physical activity, pharmacological treatment and endoscopic approaches. The sessions aimed to strengthen their capacity to provide evidence-based and person-centred care for people living with obesity.

A total of 490 healthcare professionals completed the training. Through this initiative, Fundación Los Fresnos Casa de la Diabetes contributed to strengthening professional knowledge and supporting more comprehensive obesity care.