the VEIN WEEK
not for profit public &health professonalvenous-lymphatic awarenessGLOBAL PROJECT
RATIONALE
On April 7, World Health Organization celebrates the “World Health Day”.
On April 7-13, 2025, the “Vein Week” will be remind the world that there is no real health without proper vein-lymphatic care.
VISION
– To increase venous-lymphatic public and health professional awareness.
To develop a global scientific/educational organizations teamwork in delivering a united message.
MISSION
to follow a COMMON CALENDAR during the dedicated week
in which every LOCAL REALITY develops its own initiatives,
while sharing them with the rest of the team
AROUND THE WORLD.
PRIMARY ENDPOINT
To REPORT to health institutions the importance of venous-lymphatic
Public & Health professional awareness.
To make an effective call to action from world renowned Key Opinion Leaders.
VEIN WEEK CALENDAR
a) MONDAY, April 7 (WORLD HEALTH DAY)
EDUCATION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
hybrid online & on-site educational activity addressed to health professionals.
b) TUESDAY, April 8
EDUCATION TO NON-HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
hybrid online & on-site educational activity addressed to non-health professionals.
c) WEDNSDAY, April 9
HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL SUPPORT
free clinical work in favor of severe chronic venous disease and/or lymphatic patients with limited economic means, while educating local health professionals.
d) THURSDAY, April 10
MULTI-MEDICAL SPECIALTIES INVOLVEMENT
hybrid online & on-site educational activity addressed to medical specialties nearby the venous-lymphatic world (OBgyn, Orthopedy, Physiatry, Physiotherapy, Sport Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, General medicine)
e) FRIDAY, April 11
SPORT EVENTS
sport gathering open to the public dedicated to public venous & lymphatic awareness increasing. A collaboration with the national and international sport institutions is suggested.
f) SATURDAY, April 12
SOCIAL EVENTS
social gathering open to the public dedicated to public venous & lymphatic awareness increasing. A collaboration with the local Rotary/Lions Clubs or similar is suggested.
g) SUNDAY, April 13
MEDIA INVOLVEMENT
radio/TV initiative dedicated to venous/lymphatic topics
EDUCATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE
Redman Laura – South Africa Lympahtic Venous Society (SOUTH AFRICA)
Mansilha Armando – Porto University (PORTUGAL)
Liew Ngoh Chin – Putra University (MALAYSIA)
Lazarashvili Zaza – Chapdize Hospital (GEORGIA)
Jindal Ravul – Punjab University (INDIA)
Grillo Lorena – PhleboLATAM (COSTA RICA)
Gianesini Sergio – University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Fakhry Ayman– Egyptian Venous Forum (EGYPT)
Chi Yung Wei – University of Calidornia Davis (USA)
Bottini Oscar – Buenos Aires University (ARGENTINA)
Bentley Janna – Canadian Society of Phlebology (CANADA)
INSTITUTIONAL STEERING COMMITTEEPadaria Shoaib (Vein Week delegate)
Noce Valentina (Italian Lawyer Gender Equality Committee)
Noce Francesco (Italian Board of Physicians)
Meena Cherian (Geneva Foundation for Medical Research and Education)
Dubai Health Authority representatives
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Not for profit public health initiative made possible by unrestricted grants of
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