Meeting with representatives of the French Agency

At Kharkiv National Medical University, a meeting was held between representatives of Expertise France – AFD Group, the French Agency for International Technical Cooperation and university representatives.

The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the projects supported by the French government to strengthen the Ukrainian healthcare system in times of crisis and implemented by Expertise France in Ukraine, with an emphasis on key elements, such as cooperation between French and Ukrainian hospitals, exchange of experience, etc.

Vincent Vial, Head of the Health Program Expertise France in Ukraine and Mathieu Radoube, the Deputy Head of the Program, presented key aspects of possible interactions, including implementing international medical cooperation between the University of KhNMU and French clinics.

The meeting was also attended by Nataliia Savelyev’s first Vice -Rector, Head of International Relations and Grant’s Work Department Oksana Vasilyeva, Head of the Commission on International Cooperation and Grant Activities Yuliia Volkova, Head of University Hospital Yevgeny Sinko.

In addition to the main topic, the meeting discussed various existing or potential capacities of support for the activities of the educational medical community of Eastern Ukraine, such as double diplomas and participation in grant international programs.

The result of the meeting was an invitation to the Head of the University Hospital, Yevhen Sinko, for an official visit to France to discuss ways and opportunities for implementing the issues raised.

From the whole KhNMU community, we sincerely thank the French government for supporting us in such difficult times.