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International Diabetes Federation IDF Names Dr.R.M.Anjana as Chair — To Spearhead Global ‘ACTIVE’ Physical Activity Mission!
Chennai, December 2, 2025: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has appointed Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and President of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), as Chair of the IDF Working Group on Physical Activity and leader of the IDF Global ‘ACTIVE’ Initiative, a program aimed at boosting physical activity worldwide. (L to R) Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and MDRF; Dr.R.M.Anjana, Managing Director of Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and President of the MDRF; Prof. Peter Schwarz, IDF President In her new role, Dr. Anjana will guide a global consortium with experts from all IDF regions, ensuring collaboration across countries and diverse communities. Physical inactivity—affecting 81% of adolescents and 27.5% of adults—is a major contributor to diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases. The IDF ACTIVE Initiative will focus on practical, community-based program...