WGO Foundation - Promoting Digestive Health.

WGO Foundation Vision

To provide equal access to high quality patient care for digestive disorders on a global scale.

Success Stories

For many members, the WGO may be associated with seminars and functions in the capitals of developing nations. But the inspiring work of our organisation happens amid the dusty streets and rural villages of less fortunate places, where the people really need what the WGO can bring to them.

YCP Middle East

The Vigour of Youth: YCP Middle East

The Vigour of Youth: Young Clinician Program Middle East

The WGO’s efforts here are focused on providing the resources young doctors need to help them practice effectively in a highly challenging environment...

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WGO training in Afghanistan

Hope in the rubble: WGO training in Afghanistan

Hope in the rubble: WGO training in Afghanistan

In a war ravaged country, where only 25 gastroenterologists currently practice, the WGO is building capacity from the ground up...

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

In one of Africa’s poorest countries, donations of basic equipment are revolutionising the way in which gastroenterology is practised...

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GI training in South America

Thirsty for knowledge: GI in South America

Thirsty for knowledge: Gastroenterology training in South America

The WGO conducts successful practical training courses in Bolivia and opens a Training Center in Argentina...

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Download the WGO Foundation brochure
The WGO has developed 10 nutritional recommendations and daily tips to improve digestive health for reference by consumers and healthcare/nutritional professionals
Professor Eamonn Quigley speaks about the WGO Foundation