Shri J.P. Nadda addressed the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG 2026), held for the first time in India. The event brings together leading experts and healthcare professionals from across the world.
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, today addressed the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG 2026) in New Delhi. This four-day international congress commenced on 30 September 2026 and will continue till 3 October 2026. The event is being jointly hosted by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL), Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation India (CCFI), Indian Pancreas Club (IPC) and Indian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (INMA).
Addressing the inaugural session, Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda highlighted the Government’s efforts towards bringing about a comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare, with greater emphasis on preventive and promotive healthcare alongside curative, rehabilitative and palliative care.
Shri Nadda underlined that screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is an important pillar of preventive healthcare. Through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, population-based screening is being undertaken for people aged 30 years and above for hypertension, diabetes and common cancers, including oral, breast and cervical cancers.
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