Israel has become the first country outside Europe to be accepted as a full member of the European Federation of Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA).  The EFCCA advances legislation to benefit patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Health-and-Science/Israeli-Crohns-disease-group-becomes-full-member-of-European-federation-456108