World Cancer Day 2024: Together, all of our actions matter!
Every February 4th, Vygon contributes to the fight against cancer and values life by participating in World Cancer Day!
Every February 4th, Vygon contributes to the fight against cancer and values life by participating in World Cancer Day!
What is World Cancer Day ?
World Cancer Day is a global uniting initiative led every February 4th by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It is dedicated to reducing the global cancer burden, promoting greater equity, and integrating cancer control into the world health and development agenda.
Every year, hundreds of events and activities are held around the world.
How does Vygon support cancer patients and caregivers?
Vygon stands in solidarity with cancer patients and caregivers, collaborating closely with specialists including anaesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses to develop innovative solutions. Our product range encompasses implantable ports, central venous catheters, safety Huber needles, and Qimono closed system transfer devices, among others, to address the unique needs of cancer care.
What is the theme of World Cancer Day 2024?
For this World Cancer Day edition, Vygon focused on the important role of nutrition, physical activity, and stress management in both cancer prevention and care. An internal conference was organized to raise awareness, featuring presentations by four professionals—a dietitian, an adapted physical activity educator, a psychiatrist, and an occupational psychologist—from the Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute in Paris.
How did Vygon employees contribute to the fight against cancer?
In 2024, Vygon aimed to provide support to oncology healthcare professionals worldwide, recognizing the challenges they often encounter due to understaffing and high stress levels in their daily work. To address this, we partnered with Meditaverse, a digital meditation platform, to grant 500 oncology healthcare workers in France access to guided meditation sessions, aiming to help them reduce stress and enhance their well-being.
Internationally, Vygon employees and commercial partners took various initiatives to contribute to the fight against cancer, including:
- Hosting workshops and awareness programs in hospitals
- Organizing conferences and webinars
- Participating in marathons
- Donating €2000 to the Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute in Paris
- Conducting hospital visits to distribute care packages and goodies
- Launching social media campaigns to raise awareness
Vygon believes it is both a necessity and a responsibility, as a corporation and as individuals, to support healthcare workers and cancer patients while increasing awareness of the challenges they face. This commitment aligns with our company motto, "Values Life," reflecting our dedication to prioritizing humanity above all else.
