# World IBD Day is on May 18.

*biotech · news · 2026-05-18 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- New data from DDW 2026 shows endoscopic remission greatly improves long-term outcomes in IBD patients.
- More than 60% of people with IBD are unaware that endoscopic remission is a key treatment goal.
- UC patients in endoscopic remission had a 68% lower risk of symptoms worsening and surgery need.
- The interactive Gut Tunnel in Singapore visualizes invisible gut inflammation to educate patients about deeper disease control.
- Johnson & Johnson launched multilingual IBD Patient Conversation Guides to support shared decision-making on treatment goals.

**Companies:** Johnson & Johnson
**Countries:** Singapore, Korea, United States

[Read the full story on The Tribune](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/johnson-johnson-launches-gut-tunnel-experience-in-singapore-to-highlight-the-importance-of-endoscopic-remission-in-ibd/)

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