Leveraging the medical expertise and French know-how of university hospitals (CHUs), which are widely recognized internationally, France actively pursues a proactive policy of international health cooperation. In accordance with Article L. 6134-1 of the French Public Health Code and on their own initiative, CHUs play a key role in this effort.
In line with these principles and the close ties it maintains with its regional ecosystem, CHRU de Tours develops partnerships with foreign teams in the fields of healthcare and continuous training. These collaborations facilitate the sharing of experiences, best practices, and sometimes cross-border patient care.
Strategic Objectives of CHRU de Tours’ International Cooperation:
- Promote the expertise of CHRU de Tours and its professionals.
- Encourage openness to the world and international mobility for CHRU staff and health school students.
- Facilitate the exchange of practices with foreign professionals.
- Support CHRU teams in their international solidarity and development aid efforts.
Key Areas of International Hospital Cooperation at CHRU de Tours:
- Implementation of strategic partnerships involving hospital services and/or CHRU schools.
- Support for projects led by CHRU staff in partnership with associations or NGOs.
- Treatment of foreign patients at CHRU de Tours.
- Hosting foreign delegations.