Our session “Breathing Together for Change”, led by EFA on behalf of the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) and part of the #KeepBreathing campaign, brought together policymakers, researchers, patient representatives and civil society organisations to discuss how Europe can better address the burden of respiratory diseases.
Speakers underlined the scale of the challenge: over 82 million Europeans live with a chronic respiratory condition, costing society an estimated €1.4 trillion each year. They called for coordinated policies that prioritise prevention, early detection and support for patients across the care pathway.
Building on this momentum, the European Lung Health Group will continue working towards a future European Lung Health Plan. This shared vision aims to combine prevention, care and investment so that everyone in Europe can #KeepBreathing.