1F Intestinal Failure Awareness Day 2026
Advocating for Equal Access to Intestinal Failure Care Across Europe
The Leading Intestinal Failure Equality (LIFE) initiative is dedicated to raising awareness of Intestinal Failure (IF), the challenges faced by individuals living with the condition, and calls to address the significant disparities in care that currently exist across Europe.
The initiative, part of the ONCA campaign, is led by a pan-European expert steering group including patients. LIFE recently published its manifesto calling for early diagnosis, comprehensive care, equitable access to IF treatment and enhanced collaboration through data sharing and partnerships.
The countdown to IF Day 2026, the following content is planned for 28 January:
Morning – Video
Dr Nada Rotovnik Kozjek speaks about low awareness of intestinal failure — among the public and within healthcare systems.
Dr Nada Rotovnik Kozjek speaks about low awareness of intestinal failure — among the public and within healthcare systems.Afternoon – Visual quote
Access to life-saving treatment for intestinal failure varies significantly by country and region 
On 1 February, we support the LIFE Initiative by highlighting inequalities and advocating for equal standards of care.
Access to life-saving treatment for intestinal failure varies significantly by country and region On 1 February, we support the LIFE Initiative by highlighting inequalities and advocating for equal standards of care.Videos:
Afternoon – Video
Afternoon – Video
Prof. Loris Pironi, Chair of ESPEN’s HAN-CIF group, highlights inequality in access to safe and appropriate treatment. Evening – Video
Prof. Michael Chourdakis, speaks about unequal access to specialised care, multidisciplinary teams, or life-saving treatments. 
All materials are available in the 1F Day 2026 Toolkit.
Direct links, guidance, and ready-to-use promo text to each post can be found in the attached 
Social Media Calendar (here)