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The #KeepBreathing campaign presented to HERA for better lung health preparedness and response in the EU

27 May 2024

As members of the European Commission HERA Civil Society Forum, European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Association (EFA) together with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) were invited to present the European Lung Health Group’s (ELHG) initiative for better lung health under the #KeepBreathing campaign, highlighting the importance of prepared and resilient health systems […]

The #KeepBreathing campaign presented to respiratory patients at the European Lung Foundation event on the upcoming EU elections 2024

23 May 2024

The #KeepBreathing campaign – led by the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) to reduce the fragmentation of knowledge and policies around lung health, was presented at the European Lung Foundation event on the 2024 elections and discussed the opportunities to prioritise lung health in the new political agenda. On 12 March, European Federation of Allergy […]

Support the #KeepBreathing campaign on social media: new filter!

17 April 2024

We need to keep breathing and you can show your support today. The yellow lungs of the #KeepBreathing campaign are now featured in a filter on social media. Whether at an event or your workplace, use this opportunity to … get set, shoot and share directly on your smartphone! Find our new #KeepBreathing filter on […]

#KeepBreathing campaign selected as an initiative for prevention of non-communicable diseases by the European Commission

08 April 2024

08 April 2024 The #KeepBreathing campaign was selected to be presented to the European Commission’s DG SANTE as a stakeholder initiative to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Europe. It was the only one focused on lung health. Chronic respiratory diseases is the focus of one of the five main strands of action within the EU NCD […]

[PRESS RELEASE] MEPs voice concern over budget cuts to lung health and warn of knock-on effects amid fresh COVID outbreaks and climate change

21 February 2024

From top left: MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos, MEP Radka Maxová, Anya Sitaram (Moderator), MEP Tomislav Sokol in the #KeepBreathing online event Brussels, 21 February, 2024 – MEPs Tomislav Sokol, Radka Maxová and Stelios Kympouropoulos have voiced their concern over the recent EU Commission decision to divert €1bn from Europe’s largest health programme at a lung health […]

Lung health organisations publish recommendations on the revision of the EU pharmaceutical framework for discussion at the European Parliament

13 November 2023

Brussels, 13 November 2023 – The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) has issued recommendations for the European Parliament discussion within the Health and Environment Committee (ENVI) on the legislative proposal updating the EU pharmaceutical framework, currently under review. The ELHG welcomes the revision of the Regulation and Directive for medicines, which are impactful laws governing […]

European lung health campaign launched at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2023

25 September 2023

The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) presented a new pan-European initiative to raise awareness about lung health at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023. With 1 in 8 deaths in the EU being caused by respiratory diseases that are manageable or preventable, the #KeepBreathing campaign highlights the importance of the lungs for the overall […]

Respiratory patients and doctors from 179 associations demand stricter air pollution levels in the EU Air Quality Directives (press release)

28 March 2023

Brussels, 28 March 2023 – Today the European Lung Health Group launched its policy brief ‘Improving lung health in the EU with renewed Air Quality Directives’. The document outlines the call of the European respiratory community to ensure the future EU Air Quality Directive sets stricter air quality standards that increase the protection of lung […]

Lung health organisations publish recommendations on the future European Health Data Space regulation, in focus at the European Parliament

21 March 2023

Brussels, March 21, 2023 – Following its policy brief calling for a digital health framework that facilitates virtual and in-person care for respiratory diseases, fostering transparency and participation, the European Lung Health Group publishes its proposed recommendations for the European Parliament discussions on the regulation for a European Health Data Space (EHDS). Digital solutions bring […]

Upcoming event: Improving lung health through the future European Health Data Space

08 February 2022

On February 8 from 14:00 to 15:15 CET, the MEP Lung Health Group is organising the virtual event ‘Improving lung health through the future European Health Data Space’. The event is hosted by the Group members Co-Chair MEPs Manuel Pizarro (S&D – Portugal) and Sara Cerdas (S&D – Portugal). The event will mark the launch […]

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