International

The URGO Foundation inaugurates its first training event in Canada

The URGO Foundation inaugurates its first training event in Canada 2233 1218 Fondation Urgo

Committed to improving international healthcare practices, the Fondation URGO organized its first training event in Canada, in Toronto, Ontario, in early June. This unique format, focused on clinical practice and skills transfer, aims to reinforce…

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The URGO Foundation, a training partner for Spanish healthcare professionals

The URGO Foundation, a training partner for Spanish healthcare professionals 2560 1706 Fondation Urgo

After touring the Iberian Peninsula for several years, the URGO Foundation continued its mission to support Spanish nurses in developing their knowledge of leg ulcers, first in Valencia and then in Madrid. In a country…

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Latest evidence-based strategies for infected wound management in the USA

Latest evidence-based strategies for infected wound management in the USA 2560 1085 Fondation Urgo

Strong believer that improving patient wellbeing and wound healing requires continuous clinicians’ education, the Fondation URGO sponsored a conference on the latest strategies for infected wound management in the USA in Grapevine, Texas (USA), at…

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[VIDEO] A Look Back at a Year of Commitment: the URGO Foundation’s Projects in 2024

[VIDEO] A Look Back at a Year of Commitment: the URGO Foundation’s Projects in 2024 1894 1066 Fondation Urgo

2024 was a landmark year for the URGO Foundation, with unwavering commitment to health and well-being worldwide. We carried out 36 projects in 22 countries, impacting over 150,000 people, to support healthcare professionals, improve patient…

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DEBRA Colombia : 32ᵉ Regional Meeting, a commitment to Epidermolysis Bullosa patients

DEBRA Colombia : 32ᵉ Regional Meeting, a commitment to Epidermolysis Bullosa patients 1920 1475 Fondation Urgo

In September, the DEBRA Foundation organized the 32ᵉ Regional Meeting in Barranquilla, Colombia. This event brought together patients, families and healthcare professionals around a common goal: to improve the management of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) through…

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Leg Ulcer & Compression Days: Raising awareness and training healthcare professionals in Australia

Leg Ulcer & Compression Days: Raising awareness and training healthcare professionals in Australia 2000 1340 Fondation Urgo

Leg Ulcer & Compression Days recently took place in three major Australian cities: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. This major event brought together healthcare professionals to raise awareness of leg ulcer management and promote compression best…

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Awareness Project on Advanced Dressings for Infected Wounds in Vietnam

Awareness Project on Advanced Dressings for Infected Wounds in Vietnam 2048 1152 Fondation Urgo

In 2024, the URGO Foundation led a major project in Vietnam to raise awareness among healthcare professionals in the northern and southern provinces about the role of advanced dressings in treating infected wounds. With over…

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Nursing training and support for Epidermolysis Bullosa patients in China

Nursing training and support for Epidermolysis Bullosa patients in China 554 341 Fondation Urgo

On June 29, 2024, the “Nursing and Support Training for Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients”, organized by the international organization Debra and supported by the URGO Foundation, was held at the Oriental Sports Building in Shanghai’s Pudong…

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Enhancing Healthcare Services in Taabo, Côte d’Ivoire

Enhancing Healthcare Services in Taabo, Côte d’Ivoire 2560 1335 Fondation Urgo

Rehabilitation and Equipment of Taabo Village Health Center In June 2024, the Fondation URGO continues to support the Côte d’Ivoire Red Cross in its health mission among the population and health professionals. The Knowledge Attitudes…

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