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European Lung Health Group calls for stronger EU action on respiratory infections – position paper

30 October 2026

The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) has published a new position paper calling on the European Union to strengthen its response to respiratory infections through better vaccination policies, earlier detection and a coordinated approach to lung health. Respiratory infections remain the third most common cause of death in Europe, according to Eurostat, placing a considerable […]

Why Europe needs a European Lung Health Plan – new infographic

29 July 2026

Respiratory diseases are one of Europe’s greatest health challenges. They are the third leading cause of death in the European Union and account for one in eight deaths each year. Yet, lung health has never been treated as a single policy priority. Instead, it appears across many different areas. Air quality, tobacco control, healthcare, research, […]

European Lung Health Group launches patient explainer video one year after WHO lung health resolution

21 May 2026

One year after the adoption of the World Health Assembly resolution on an integrated lung health approach, the European Lung Health Group is launching a new video to explain what this global commitment means in practice. The World Health Assembly lung health resolution: a patient explainer The resolution calls on countries to take a coordinated […]

European Lung Health Group meets in Brussels alongside EU-PFF Summit to discuss the #KeepBreathing policy priorities

29 April 2026

Patient members of the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) came together in Brussels to discuss the next steps towards a European Lung Health Plan. The in-person meeting took place alongside the European PF Patient Summit 2026, organised by the European Pulmonary Fibrosis Federation (EU-PFF), a member of ELHG. Partners discussed how to build on the […]

Towards a European Lung Health Plan: new report from the High-level Forum on Lung Health

28 April 2026

On 24 February 2026, the European Lung Health Group (ELHG), within the framework of the #KeepBreathing campaign, brought together policymakers, EU institutions, patient representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers and civil society organisations in Brussels for the second High-level Forum on Lung Health. The Forum, “Promoting prevention with improved lung health”, focused on how Europe can better prevent, […]

European Lung Health Group priorities on the EU Health Package

05 March 2026

The European Lung Health Group, a coalition of nine groups representing patients and healthcare professionals in the area of lung health, supports the European Commission’s recent health initiatives under the EU ‘Health Package’ . The package reflects stakeholder input, including from patients, and could improve access to care and innovation for respiratory patients. ELHG stresses […]

European Lung Health Group marks two years of collaboration at ERS Congress 2025

05 November 2025

The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) marked two years of joint work under the #KeepBreathing campaign during the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 in Amsterdam. The milestone was an opportunity to reflect on shared progress, exchange expertise and discuss future priorities to improve prevention, care and investment in respiratory health across Europe. Working together […]

#KeepBreathing booth brings lung checks and policy discussion to the European Health Forum Gastein 2025

EFA organised a policy session on behalf of the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) at the 2025 European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) to discuss how Europe can strengthen prevention, improve early diagnosis and deliver better care for people with lung conditions. Participants also had the chance to visit the #KeepBreathing spirometry booth and test their […]

World No Tobacco Day 2025: protect youth with stringent laws on tobacco and nicotine products

31 May 2025

On World No Tobacco Day 2025, the European Lung Health Group supports the World Health Organisation (WHO) call to protect children and young adults from the harmful strategies of the tobacco industry1. We call for urgent EU-level action to shield youth from the growing dangers of tobacco and nicotine products. Tobacco remains the leading cause […]

[PRESS RELEASE] World Health Assembly commits to promoting and prioritising lung health at national level

23 May 2025

[PRESS RELEASE] Geneva, 23 May 2025 – Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly have adopted the milestone World Health Organization (WHO) resolution on lung health, committing to coordinated national action to tackle the growing burden of respiratory diseases[1]. With the passing vote, the resolution was supported by countries worldwide, demonstrating the increased global […]

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