International

Annual Meeting for Butterfly Children in Spain

Annual Meeting for Butterfly Children in Spain 2547 1267 Fondation Urgo

In early October, the URGO Foundation and the DEBRA Piel de Mariposa charity welcomed nearly 400 people directly or indirectly affected by epidermolysis bullosa (EB) to the Sol de Marbella hotel in Spain. Three days…

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Improving leg care in Martinique

Improving leg care in Martinique 2550 1070 Fondation Urgo

On October 11, the URGO Foundation met with 70 healthcare professionals in Martinique who are involved in wound care. The aim was to provide healthcare professionals of the island with practical tools to improve the…

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Practice compression to better care in Singapore

Practice compression to better care in Singapore 2560 1707 Fondation Urgo

On 20 September, the URGO Foundation continued its mission, launched in Singapore in 2024, to increase the knowledge of local healthcare professionals on venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Scientists are calling for action Global[1] studies have…

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A better understanding of menopause in Italy with the URGO Foundation!

A better understanding of menopause in Italy with the URGO Foundation! 2560 1920 Fondation Urgo

Menopause represents one of the most significant—and often underestimated—milestones in a woman’s life. It is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon, but rather a transition that can take many different forms. Each woman’s experience is unique, bringing…

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Meeting the “butterfly children” in China

Meeting the “butterfly children” in China 2560 768 Fondation Urgo

On September 28, in Sichuan province, the URGO Foundation and the Debra patient association brought together children with epidermolysis bullosa, their families, and healthcare professionals for a day dedicated to this rare disease. It was…

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Increasing awareness of compression and wound infection management in the USA

Increasing awareness of compression and wound infection management in the USA 810 308 Fondation Urgo

The SAWC Fall 2025 session, held in early September in the United States, provided the perfect venue for the demonstration of the commitment of Urgo Foundation towards the training to the clinical community in advanced…

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EB patients being taken care of in Poland

EB patients being taken care of in Poland 2560 970 Fondation Urgo

As for many years now, the URGO Foundation has been supporting Debra Poland in August to allow EB patients and their families to gather for a summer camp. This year, 40 families enjoyed a week…

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Together for the skin: pharmacists in Vietnam unite to improve wound healing

Together for the skin: pharmacists in Vietnam unite to improve wound healing 2560 1706 Fondation Urgo

The URGO Foundation was pleased to organize two exceptional conferences for pharmacists on the evolution of wound and scar care, in Hô Chi Minh-Ville on June 27 and in Hanoi on July 11.💡 Why are…

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Eczema Month in Vietnam: better information, better support for patients

Eczema Month in Vietnam: better information, better support for patients 526 526 Fondation Urgo

In Vietnam, eczema remains a widespread but poorly understood condition, both among parents and pharmacists. It is often treated solely with corticosteroids, even though alternative solutions exist. Humidity and local pollution can aggravate symptoms and…

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