International

Practice to better care

Practice to better care 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 with the URGO Foundation!

A better understanding of menopause 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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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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Menopause: The URGO Foundation commits to women’s health

Menopause: The URGO Foundation commits to women’s health 2560 2073 Fondation Urgo

In May and June 2025, the Fondation URGO played an active role in the clinical and scientific dialogue on women’s health during menopause by participating in three major national gynecology congresses. This widespread presence—in Rome,…

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The URGO foundation tackles wound care disparities in Chile

The URGO foundation tackles wound care disparities in Chile 2560 1707 Fondation Urgo

Following the launch of the compression education programme in Chile last year, the URGO Foundation launched the 2025 edition of Misión Compresión in La Serena, a city in northern Chile, on 12 June 2025. The…

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Preventing Pression Injuries in Vietnam

Preventing Pression Injuries in Vietnam 2372 1246 Fondation Urgo

On June 14th in Hanoi, the URGO Foundation, partnered with the Health Economics Research and Evaluation Center (HERAC) and under the auspices of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MoH), to hold an expert workshop on…

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