The General Consulate of France in Brazil has confirmed its special participation in the 36th World Hospital Congress, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, from November 10th to 12th, in a joint promotion of the International Hospital Federation (IHF), CNS – National Health Confederation and Hospitalar.

Taking advantage of the large number of visits of hospitals and healthcare services administrators to the congress, the French Consulate will carry out, on November 9th, the 1st French-Brazilian Medical Meeting: 10 years of cooperation – The French technological innovation in the healthcare area.

Eric Fajole, chief of the Economical Mission of the Consulate of France in Brazil, says that the meeting will discuss the technological advances of the healthcare institutions in France, with its implications and results. Important French professionals, including teachers, scientists and representatives of supplying companies of raw materials and equipment for the medical-hospital area are being invited to lecture on the theme.

The Chamber of Commerce France-Brazil (CCFB) will be the official partner of the Consulate in carrying out the seminar, which will also count on the support of the Fédération Française des Hôpitaux.

By the end of August, representatives of the General Consulate of France, of CCFB and of the National Health Confederation will gather for a first preparatory meeting for the event.