Latest News
Italy Leads the Way: Obesity Recognised as a Disease – What This Means for the Patient Community
Health in Slovakia Moves Forward: A Month of Milestones for Patient-Centred Care
ECPO Announces New President
Patient Lounge WOD Special
The World Obesity Day 2025 Patient Lounge is now live! Watch insightful discussions on obesity education, policy change, treatment advancements, and global awareness efforts.
Featuring expert interviews, panel discussions, and country highlights, this program amplifies the voice of people living with obesity.
Mum, what is obesity?
The aim of the book is to inspire and support mothers, fathers, teachers or other caregivers who are seeking a tool to initiate important family conversations on obesity.
Patient Warning – Counterfeit Obesity Medication
Patients with obesity who are considering medication use for treatment are urged to ensure that they access obesity drugs from a reputable source, such as a licensed pharmacy.
Podcasts
ECPO Podcasts
We have launched a new podcast series “Is obesity a gateway heart diseases? – Atrial Fibrillation”.
Voices of Youth in Obesity
Teenagers from across Europe participated in a major international campaign.
ECPO Image and Resource Website
Visit the ECPOMedia site for our image bank and resources.
Joint Statement
EASO, IFSO – EC and ECPO joint statement on surgical tourism.
The EU Commission has listed obesity as one of the high risk groups who are ‘medically vulnerable’.
Campaigns
#LIVINGWITHOBESITY
As part of our #LivingWithObesity campaign, we spoke to people across Europe to share their experiences of LivingWithObesity.
The results are shared in this breathtaking true to life story of what our members face on a daily basis.
How to Support People First
The ECPO People First Language (PFL) campaign was launched ECO2019 in Glasgow, By ECPO, However, People First Language for Obesity has been driven from our colleagues around the world in recent years.