Each year, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) celebrates World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) with a global public health campaign to raise awareness about the prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders. This year’s campaign, Chronic Diarrhea: Don't Flush the Signs Away, is celebrated on Friday, 29 May 2026.
Chronic diarrhea is an often underreported and misunderstood condition, as many individuals experience embarrassment and therefore refrain from seeking treatment unless they develop serious symptoms. Because the condition can signal more serious underlying diseases, such as ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome, the need for increased awareness and timely consultation is greater than ever.
This year's theme underscores three key messages regarding chronic diarrhea:
Join the movement on social media by using the hashtags #WDHD2026 and #DontFlushTheSigns, and explore this website for year-round resources to support your journey toward better digestive health.
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WDHD activities extend beyond the singular day of 29 May. The WDHD website remains a year-round resource for information pertaining to the 2026 WDHD campaign as well as past WDHD campaigns. We invite you to utilize these resources to help improve care in your local community.
