WGO
Professor Naima Lahbabi-Amrani Elected President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to serve as the 2019-2021 President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO). Being the first woman to hold this position and also the first WGO President from Africa and Middle East is a prestigious honor. My aim is to follow the lead of those who have served in this position. I hope to continue their efforts. This can allow us to benefit from their experience and wisdom.
During my presidency, I have three main objectives:
This will help to raise our position as the global guardian of digestive health. However, this cannot be done without the commitment, support and confidence of all of you (the new Governing Council, our member societies and regional affiliate associations). We are a Big Family with only One Voice to reflect the mission of WGO!
Please join me in welcoming the members of the 2019-2021 WGO Governing Council:
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President |
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President-Elect and |
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Secretary General |
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Treasurer |
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Past President and |
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Chair, Clinical Research Committee |
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Chair, Endoscopy, Other Procedures and Outreach Interest Group |
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Chair, Guidelines Committee |
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Chair, Hepatology Interest Group |
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Chair, Scientific Programs Committee |
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Chair, Training Centers Committee |
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Chair, Train the Trainers Committee |
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Chair, Publications Committee |
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Promotion of Education in Asia-Pacific Region |
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President, Pan-American Gastroenterological Association (OPGE) |
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President, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE) |
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President, African Middle East Association of Gastroenterology (AMAGE) |
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Chair, United European Gastroenterology (UEG) National Societies Committee Professor Axel Dignass Germany |
On behalf of the WGO, I thank you and look forward to serving as President!
Professor Naima Lahbabi-Amrani
Morocco
President, World Gastroenterology Organisation
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