The Magen Darm Liga Schweiz aims to: inform the public in an objective and accessible manner about the current state of knowledge and experience, the present possibilities and the expected progress in the field of Hepato-Gastroenterology, with a focus on education and prevention; provide physicians with objective and needs-based information about the current state of knowledge and experience, the present possibilities and the expected progress in the field of Hepato-Gastroenterology, with a focus on continuing education; collaborate with associations, companies, patient organizations and other institutions that primarily deal with the gastrointestinal tract, liver and related issues; initiate, coordinate and promote actions to promote the health of the digestive system, as well as to prevent, detect and combat diseases of the digestive system. The goals and activities of the Magen Darm Liga Schweiz are in line with those of the Swiss Society for Gastroenterology. The actions of the Magen Darm Liga Schweiz complement the activities of gastroenterological training centers and the Swiss Society for Gastroenterology.