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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 […]

A global wake-up call: the WHA Resolution on lung health

29 April 2025

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.

Facing pulmonary hypertension with strength: a patient story from the ELHG community

03 March 2025

03 March 2025 As part of our work at the European Lung Health Group, we are proud to share this powerful story from the pulmonary hypertension community, thanks to our partners at PHA Europe. Originally published in the International Journal of Cardiology: Congenital Heart Disease, the story comes from Hall Skaara, a PH patient from […]

European Lung Health Group at the European Parliament: reinstatement of MEP Lung Health Group and COPD roundtable

27 February 2025

Lung health is not just a health issue, but has social, economic and equity dimensions. This February, the European Parliament became the focal point for two events organised by the European Lung Health Group partners, highlighting the urgent need for stronger EU policies to improve prevention, diagnosis and care for respiratory diseases. The European Lung […]

Joint Statement: European Lung Health Group welcomes the EU Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments and calls for its prompt implementation by Member States

05 December 2024

We, the undersigned organisations of the European Lung Health Group representing patients and healthcare professionals in the area of lung health, warmly welcome the adoption of the updated Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments, on 3 December. Tobacco is one of the top causes of preventable mortality and disease in the European Union. It […]

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