Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam Becomes the First Doctor from Indonesia and ASEAN to Receive the “GI Expert on Probiotic” Diploma from BioGaia Academy
Berlin, October 3rd, 2025 — A remarkable achievement for Indonesia as Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, PhD, FACG, FACP became the first doctor from Indonesia and ASEAN to successfully complete the BioGaia Academy Expert Program in GI Health and was …
INPUT FROM SCIENTIFIC EXPERT MEETING ON THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
Jakarta, June 1, 2025 — The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), in collaboration with PT. Eisai Indonesia, held a Scientific Expert Meeting titled “Real World Experience of Elobixibat as Chronic Constipation Treatment in Indonesia” on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The …
ISG Holds 2025 National Consensus on IBD Extraintestinal in Indonesia
Jakarta, May 17, 2025 — The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) successfully held the National Consensus on the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Extraintestinal Manifestations on May 17, 2025, at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Kemayoran, Jakarta. This scientific …
Two Papers Accepted at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW), May 3–6, 2025, San Diego, California
San Diego, California, May 3–6, 2025 — Prof. Roy Soetikno and Dr. Hasan Maulahela presented two scientific papers at the prestigious international forum, Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025, held in San Diego, United States.
Both abstracts are the result of …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Scientific Webinar: Introduction to the IBD Referral Form
The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (PB PGI) successfully organized the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Scientific Webinar as part of the introduction of the IBD Referral Form. The event was attended by approximately 550 doctors from across Indonesia, including general practitioners, …
Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, FACP, FACG, Receives the “Soedjono D Poesponegoro” Award at the 32nd IDI Congress
Mataram, February 15, 2025 – The President of the Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, MMB, FACP, FACG, received the prestigious “Soedjono Poesponegoro” award during the 32nd Congress of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI), held …
Indonesia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Scientific Forum: IBD Referral from Primary Care to Tertiary Care
The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) successfully organized the “Indonesia Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Scientific Forum: IBD Referral from Primary Care to Tertiary Care.” This meeting was held on January 18, 2025, at the JS Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, and attended …
The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology Holds Third Plenary Meeting to Evaluate and Develop Programs
Jakarta, January 18, 2025 – The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) held its third Plenary Meeting in a hybrid format at JS Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, and Zoom Meeting. The meeting was attended by 23 board members, coordinators and members of …
The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) 2023–2026: Hopes for Health Development in 2025
The health sector plays a significant role in contributing to one of the key issues that this nation must address. The Minister of Health, as the captain of health development, must collaborate with all stakeholders in advancing health initiatives. The …
Optimizing Diarrhea Patient Management with Syndromic Testing: Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology and QIAGEN Discuss Latest Diagnostic Technologies
Jakarta, December 15, 2024 – The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) officially launched the 2024 Consensus on the Management of Diarrhea in Adults in Indonesia. This new guideline aims to provide updated recommendations for healthcare professionals across the country in …
