Sodexo Attended the 2024 World Health Expo to Share Insights on the High-quality Development of China’s Healthcare Industry
April 18, 2024
Wuhan, April 8, 2024 - Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food service and valued experiences, was invited to attend the Sino-French Great Health Industry Forum held at the 2024 World Health Expo, where the company delivered a keynote speech.
The 2024 World Health Expo (WHE), themed “A Community of Health, A Future of Technology”, coincided with “World Health Day” and was hosted at the Wuhan International Expo Center from April 7 to 10. Organized by Hubei Provincial People’s Government, National Health Commission and Wuhan Municipal People’s Government, the WHE serves as a pivotal platform for showcasing and facilitating the exchange of accomplishments within the global comprehensive health market and fosters the promotion of industrial advancements and inter-regional cooperation in the comprehensive health sector.
Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, Managing Director of Sodexo Greater China, Ms. Grace HAN, Head of Government, Public & Corporate Affairs, GM of Central & Western China, and Ms. Leisa SHEN, Director of Sodexo Greater China HEA Department, were extended invitations to attend the Sino-French Great Health Industry Forum at 2024 World Health Expo on April 8. The theme of this forum is “Empowering Sino-French Great Health Industry through Digital Innovation”. At the forum, Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE delivered a keynote speech titled “Exceptional service to support extraordinary senior living in China”, elaborating on the strategies that target the evolving needs of China’s healthcare market in an aging society through localized approaches, the significance of promoting solutions for elderly health concerns and improving overall well-being, and the insights on collaboration opportunities to advance the Sino-French healthcare industry.
Sodexo remains committed to providing valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. As the leading employer of dietitians within the healthcare sector worldwide, Sodexo has established extensive partnerships with over 6,000 hospitals and possesses a global team exceeding 4,000 registered dietitians. Since entering the Chinese medical market in 2003, Sodexo has been a leading partner of diverse food services and integrated facility management solutions to numerous large hospitals. Currently, we deliver over 10,000,000 meals annually. With nearly three decades of operation in China, Sodexo, as a French company, possesses substantial expertise in JCI accreditation and 3A-rating assessments. In order to address the profound challenges posed by China’s aging population and the growing demands in the healthcare sector, Sodexo has consistently prioritized the needs of clients and consumers, furnished comprehensive solutions, and developed a high-caliber and efficient service system. Our continuous efforts towards enhancing service quality and satisfaction levels have enabled us to drive innovative progress within the Sino-French healthcare industry.
Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, Managing Director of Sodexo Greater China, said: “We are honored to contribute towards the advancement of the comprehensive health market in China and improve the quality of life for the elderly through our exceptional services. As we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, Sodexo remains committed to delivering top-tier services with a firm dedication to be ‘in China, for China’. We are eager to establish strong partnerships with more healthcare systems to further contribute to the high-quality development of China's healthcare industry”.
About World Health Expo
The World Health Expo (“WHE”) is scheduled to be held annually in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The WHE, hosted by the National Health Commission, Hubei Provincial People’s Government and Wuhan Municipal People’s Government and organized by Chushang Federation of Hubei Province, has been upgraded and recognized as a national-level professional exhibition in the comprehensive health sector since 2022. The WHE aims to showcase the most cutting-edge products, new technologies and new achievements in the world’s health field, and grow into an important platform that fosters international consensus on comprehensive health cooperation and facilitates collaborative innovation and development within the industry. Over the span of five sessions, held from 2019 to 2023, the WHE has garnered significant success, drawing nearly one million exhibitors and visitors from 36 countries. Its influence has steadily increased both domestically and internationally, gaining widespread acclaim.