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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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] 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 […]
The World Health Assembly is preparing to adopt a landmark resolution urging countries to prioritise an integrated approach to lung health, addressing both infectious and non-communicable respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, tuberculosis, asthma, COPD and lung cancer. The resolution calls for unified national policies that address all lung diseases, stronger primary healthcare systems, and concrete action on environmental and social risk factors. In response, the European Lung Health Group has sent an Open Letter urging the EU to support and co-sponsor the resolution.
