The Urgo Foundation

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The Urgo Foundation commits for a better healthcare access in Ukraine

The Urgo Foundation commits for a better healthcare access in Ukraine 671 463 The Urgo Foundation

For the past two years, the war in Ukraine has had a negative impact on people’s access to healthcare. More than ever, people need support to overcome shortages of medicines, doctors and hospital space… Since…

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Towards a better management of Epidermolysis Bullosa in China

Towards a better management of Epidermolysis Bullosa in China 1144 940 The Urgo Foundation

In a concerted effort to enhance understanding and treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)* among healthcare professionals, the Urgo Foundation, in partnership with DEBRA** and Beijing Children’s Hospital, held the Epidermolysis Bullosa Forum and Multidisciplinary Management…

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Empowering Vietnamese Pharmacists in Acute Wound Care!

Empowering Vietnamese Pharmacists in Acute Wound Care! 2560 1707 The Urgo Foundation

In a bustling country like Vietnam, where motorbikes dominate the streets and acute wounds are a common occurrence, ensuring the accessibility of proper wound care knowledge is essential. Recognizing this need, the Urgo Foundation led…

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Enhancing Venous Leg Ulcer Management in Spain

Enhancing Venous Leg Ulcer Management in Spain 2560 1572 The Urgo Foundation

In 2023, a series of five Leg Ulcer & Compression Days Events were conducted across Spain, from April to November. These events were held in Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Valencia, and Alicante. They served…

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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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