Public Affairs

We advocate for improved digestive health across Europe by informing policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public with the latest evidence, and providing specific recommendations for policy action.

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DH Roundtable 2025

Digestive Health Roundtable 2025

Patient leaders and healthcare professionals came together at UEG Week in Berlin to advance discussions on cancer care, patient-reported outcomes and clinical trials.

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HCC Joint statement

Joint Call to Action on HCC prevention  

In this joint UEG/DGVS statement we call for stronger, evidence-based action to improve hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prevention and screening across Europe. 

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Policy event

Policy Event on Obesity and Digestive Health 

Our event “Connecting the dots: Obesity, digestive diseases and cancers”  brought together experts and policymakers to highlight the link between obesity and digestive diseases and call for coordinated action across Europe. 

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Transitional Care Report

Transitional Care Report

This report urges structured transitional care for adolescents with digestive diseases, offering solutions and recommendations for better patient outcomes.  

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Public Affairs & Advocacy News

Discover how we’re promoting digestive health through advocacy and awareness initiatives.

Position Papers

We share the latest digestive health evidence and policy recommendations with policymakers, professionals, and the public.

 

Digestive Health Month

Every May, we celebrate Digestive Health Month – shining a spotlight on digestive health through a month dedicated to awareness and action.

White Book 2

Explore key resources from our latest pan-European study on digestive health, highlighting disease burden and research gaps.

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