Healthcare and Medical Organizations Social Contribution Council Donates 20 Million Won for Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria
The 'Healthcare and Medical Organizations Social Contribution Council' (SaGongHyeop), composed of 14 healthcare and medical organizations including the Korean Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, announced on the 21st that it has donated 20 million KRW to Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization, for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.
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Yang Hyeran, Co-Chair of SaGongHyeop and Director of Social Participation at the Korean Medical Association, stated, "First, we express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families affected by the powerful earthquake. We consider it meaningful that SaGongHyeop's first activity this year is to promote support efforts for the recovery from the earthquake damage in Turkey and Syria. Although small, we hope this becomes a ray of hope and offers some comfort."
Lee Junmo, Korea Representative of Concern Worldwide, said, "Turkey is currently facing difficulties in securing relief supplies, making support for long-term recovery urgent. We sincerely thank the Healthcare and Medical Organizations Social Contribution Council for their sponsorship and for sharing their hearts with the earthquake victims in Turkey who are still suffering from the scars of the disaster."
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SaGongHyeop was established in 2006 by 14 healthcare and medical organizations, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, to jointly promote social contribution efforts. Currently, participants include the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korean Medical Association, Korean Hospital Association, Korean Dental Association, Korean Oriental Medical Association, Korean Nurses Association, Korean Oriental Hospital Association, Korean Pharmaceutical Association, National Health Insurance Service, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, Korea Health Promotion Institute, Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association, Korea Global Pharmaceutical Industry Association, and Korea Medical Devices Industry Cooperative.
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