Become an Ambassador for the WGO Foundation

The WGO Foundation is the philanthropic resource for the WGO, incorporated in 2007, it supports the WGO and its mission. The principal aim of the Foundation in raising funds are firstly, to provide opportunities for training gastroenterologists in developing countries; and secondly, to raise awareness of digestive disorders worldwide. There are several ways you can help WGO. Your generosity can make a difference in the lives of many...

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New electronic World Gastroenterology News now launched

The WGO has released the inaugural issue of e-WGN, the combined monthly E-Newsletter and World Gastroenterology News. Composed under the guidance of Dr. Henry Binder and Greger Lindberg, the new e-WGN co-editors, this first issue of comprises of both scientific content and articles about the WGO educational initiatives and national member societies.

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2010: Year of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The WGO is proud to announce the launch of 2010: The Year of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), during which the WGO will focus its efforts on raising awareness about IBD to health care professionals, patients with IBD and the general public. In honor of World Digestive Health Day 2010 (WDHD), several tools have already been published and more will be released throughout the year.

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Don’t forget to submit your IBD awareness event to the WDHD events calendar.