We all need to breathe. The average European will breathe in and out 20,000 times a day, and the weight and scale of those breaths tells an accurate story of our well-being. Even before COVID-19, lung diseases were some of Europe’s biggest killers, despite most of them being preventable or manageable.
Post-COVID-19, Europe still does not have a single, targeted plan for lung health. Improving three areas, prevention, care and research, is the fastest way to alleviate the strain on our healthcare systems, improve millions of lives, and boost preparedness for the next health crisis.
#KeepBreathing lung health campaign
Tackling lung health relies on early diagnosis and timely intervention, as well as ensuring access to the right treatments. It requires a multidisciplinary approach to lung health which focuses not only on symptom management but holistic care; one that also places a strong emphasis on preventative measures – including increasing health literacy, strengthening overall, lifelong health to prevent infection and promote research into the most pressing challenges.The time is now for a lung health policy that helps Europe to #KeepBreathing.
Join the campaign
The #KeepBreathing campaign is an advocacy effort of the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) to reduce the fragmentation of knowledge and policies around lung health at the European level. Launched in September 2023, this multistakeholder campaign aims at bringing lung health to the forefront of EU policy discussions and call for clear action to improve prevention, care and research for respiratory disease in Europe.
Read our policy brief: #KeepBreathing: A vision for EU action on lung heath 2024-2029
The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) launched an EU action on lung health in a publication: “#KeepBreathing: A vision for EU action on lung health 2024-2029” in the framework of the #KeepBreathing campaign.
Download the #KeepBreathing Handbook 2023 and show your support
The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) has developed a #KeepBreathing campaign handbook. Download the Handbook 2023 to find the best way to support the campaign and advocate for the implementation of a lung health policy that helps Europe to #KeepBreathing.
The 2023 Handbook contains
- Brand Positioning, Purpose and Vision
- How to engage with the campaign
- Dissemination materials
- Social Media and Website Banners
- Social Media cards
- Publications and Working Templates
- Corporate materials: email signature
Download all digital materials
Logos
The #KeepBreathing logo represents the lungs together with a life line. Breathing is a prerequisite to life. The logo is available in several colors to adapt to designs, while the preferred campaign color is yellow.
Social Media and Website Banners
We invite you to use the #KeepBreathing pre-designed Banners on your social media channels and in your organization’s website to show support to lung health.
Social Media Cards
You can use these pre-designed cards on your social media platforms or adapt the empty cards to add your own content in support of #KeepBreathing and lung health.
- Download Cards
- Download GIFs
- Edit Quote Cards: Square and Rectangle
Publications and Working Templates
With our Working Templates, you can easily create professional-looking invitations, articles, and statements in your language. The templates are easy to use and can be customized to fit your unique needs.
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Join the campaign using the hashtag #KeepBreathing
