Yogyakarta Hosts Medical Congress to Strengthen Collaboration Against Digestive and Liver Diseases
The Indonesian Heart Research Association (PPHI), Indonesian Gastroenterology Association (PGI), and Indonesian Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association (PEGI) held a joint national congress in Yogyakarta from July 23-26, 2026. The event aims to strengthen collaboration in combating digestive and liver diseases and bridge research with clinical practice.
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