Chandigarh, May 21 -- The division of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER ) observed World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day by organising a comprehensive patient awareness session dedicated to paediatric IBD, highlighting the rapid rise of inflammatory bowel disease among children in India and the urgent need for specialised, child-centric management.

Addressing the gathering, professor Sadhna Lal, head of division, paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, PGIMER, highlighted the growing prevalence of paediatric IBD in India and expressed concern over widespread misinformation and delayed diagnosis.

Professor Lal stated that, "IBD in children is no longer ...