International

Addressing the challenge of wound infection in Vietnam!

Addressing the challenge of wound infection in Vietnam! 2560 1707 The Urgo Foundation

Wound infection poses a significant healthcare challenge in Vietnam, with rates soaring above 80% for chronic wounds and surpassing 50% for acute wounds. Compounding this issue is the limited knowledge of wound infection management, particularly…

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Raising awareness on Epidermolysis Bullosa in China!

Raising awareness on Epidermolysis Bullosa in China! 1062 598 The Urgo Foundation

Since its creation, the URGO Foundation has been committed to the fight against epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic skin and tissue disease. For years, it has brought its support to the DEBRA association, a non-profit…

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Improving Compression knowledge in Germany!

Improving Compression knowledge in Germany! 581 480 The Urgo Foundation

Bolstering expertise in wound care and compression therapy is one of the main objectives of the Urgo Foundation. That’s why two training sessions were conducted in November 2023 in Germany, aiming to equip healthcare professionals…

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FIRST-AID TRAINING FOR VIETNAMESE PHARMACISTS

FIRST-AID TRAINING FOR VIETNAMESE PHARMACISTS 2560 1707 The Urgo Foundation

First Aid Next Door is the name of a program designed to make first aid available in pharmacies in Vietnam! In Vietnam, 3,600 cases of injury are recorded every day (falls, road accidents, drowning…). However,…

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Mission compression arrives for the first time in Italy!

Mission compression arrives for the first time in Italy! 1698 797 The Urgo Foundation

Mission Compression, with the aim to raise awareness of the need for compression and standardize its use for Veinous Leg Ulcer patients, was launched for the first time in Italy at the XVII National Congress…

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Towards better management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Middle East

Towards better management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Middle East 2016 1512 The Urgo Foundation

Diabetic foot ulcer is an often overlooked complication linked to diabetes. Diabetes affects 425 million people worldwide. It is estimated that during their lifetime, 19 to 34% of diabetic patients develop a foot ulcer. In…

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