World Digestive Health Day 2026: Check 5 interesting facts

World Digestive Health Day 2026: Check 5 interesting facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published May 29, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Digestive Health Day Every year, World Digestive Health Day is observed on May 29 to raise awareness about gastroentestinal diseases, and need to prioritise one`s gut health Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Theme for 2026 The theme for 2026 is `Chronic Diarrhea: Don`t Flush the Signs Away` urging people to avoid ignoring bowel issues like chronic diarrhoea and take care Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin The day was started by the World Gastroenterology Organisation to mark their founding day on May 29 in 1958 to promote awareness about gastrointestinal issues Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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