Educating India’s Waistline—API & Eli Lilly Roll Out Gurukul for Obesity Warriors

In a landmark collaboration, Eli Lilly and Company (India) has partnered with the Association of Physicians of India (API) to launch ‘Obesity Gurukul’, a nationwide educational initiative aimed at empowering healthcare professionals to better manage and treat obesity. The announcement comes amid rising concerns over India’s dual burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which affects over 180 million people across the country.

 

About Obesity Gurukul

Why It Matters

Leadership Commentary

“Obesity Gurukul is our commitment to bridging the knowledge gap in metabolic health. We aim to equip physicians with the tools to deliver holistic and effective obesity care,” said Winselow Tucker, President & GM, Eli Lilly India.

 

Strategic Context

Sources: IndiaMedToday, Business Today, Elets eHealth