{
  "id": 18276487,
  "title": "DKSH Executes Patient Purpose Day Activities Across 14 Markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/dksh-executes-patient-purpose-day-activities-across-14-markets",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:36:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/dksh-executes-patient-purpose-day-activities-across-14-markets-164399.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, DKSH Business Unit Healthcare successfully concluded the fourth annual Patient Purpose Day initiative across 14 markets. This employee-driven program aligns with DKSH's sustainability objective of creating a positive local impact and underscores the company's dedication to enhancing patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through meaningful community engagement, with a specific emphasis on women's health. According to DKSH's Women's Health Expert Council, women are more inclined than men to report unmet medical needs and are less likely to believe they have access to quality healthcare services. Healthcare disparities persist, particularly in conditions predominantly or exclusively affecting women, highlighting the importance of women's health awareness, access, and equity. Surveys across 61 countries revealed that two out of three women face healthcare access issues, while one in four women lack decision-making power over their healthcare. Recognizing these challenges, DKSH continued the theme \"Driving Equity in Women's Health\" for the second consecutive year, encouraging employees to become patient advocates and contribute to initiatives tackling healthcare disparities faced by women. Collaborating with healthcare professionals, partners, and local organizations, DKSH markets organized various activities tailored to local community needs. These activities included women's health education workshops, disease awareness campaigns, free health screenings, fundraising efforts, and support programs for underserved populations. Through these concerted efforts, the initiative reached thousands of patients and community members, fostering improved health literacy, promoting proactive care, and expanding access to essential healthcare services. A total donation of approximately CHF 85,000 was raised to support these endeavors. DKSH Healthcare is solely accountable for the content of this announcement. For more information, visit www.dksh.com/hec.",
  "summary": "DKSH Business Unit Healthcare completed its annual Patient Purpose Day campaign delivering healthcare support initiatives and patient focused events across 14 international markets",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}