Naples hosts the first meeting of "Colite ulcerosa, IO ESCO," a national awareness campaign dedicated to people living with ulcerative colitis, their families and health professionals. The event brings the campaign's message to the city where it launches: understanding the disease is a step toward greater awareness, autonomy and dialogue with doctors.
The Naples meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026 at the Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo, in via Ponte di Tappia 25. Welcome is from 9:45, with activities running from 10:00 to 14:45. The meeting is aimed at people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, family members and caregivers.
What the Naples programme covers
According to the organisers, the programme addresses disease management, quality of life, the doctor-patient relationship, nutrition and psychological wellbeing. The format includes discussion with specialists, with sessions devoted to daily quality of life, food and emotional wellbeing.
The Naples event involves the University of Naples Federico II and the patient association AMICI.
A campaign beyond a single event
"IO ESCO" is promoted by Alfasigma in collaboration with AMICI Italia, with the patronage of IG-IBD. It combines digital information tools, in-person events, a practical guide and awareness activities.
The campaign website offers information on ulcerative colitis, its symptoms and treatment approaches. It also presents the project "Benessere al Centro," which provides free psychotherapy sessions in some participating centres. Availability specifically in Naples is not confirmed in the research reviewed for this article.
Understanding ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is described by the campaign as a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. Symptoms listed include bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fatigue and anaemia.
The campaign's online contents, practical guide and support tools are designed to promote awareness, autonomy and dialogue with doctors.
Useful details for readers
Who it is for: people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, family members and caregivers.
Where and when: Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo, via Ponte di Tappia 25, Naples; Saturday, 24 October 2026, 10:00-14:45, with welcome from 9:45.
What to expect: discussion with specialists on disease management, quality of life, the doctor-patient relationship, nutrition and psychological wellbeing.
Further information: the campaign site and AMICI Italia provide updates on the programme, the practical guide and the "Benessere al Centro" psychological support project, including which centres take part.
Whether the 24 October meeting has taken place and how many people attended was not verified in the sources reviewed for this article.