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, […]
ne 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 […]
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 […]
Our session “Breathing Together for Change”, led by EFA on behalf of the European Lung Health Group (ELHG) and part of the #KeepBreathing campaign, brought together policymakers, researchers, patient representatives and civil society organisations to discuss how Europe can better address the burden of respiratory diseases. Speakers underlined the scale of the challenge: over 82 million Europeans […]
[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 […]
Lung health is fundamental for a healthier, stronger and more resilient society in Europe. However, respiratory disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), remains Europe’s Achilles heel – a significant burden to patients, healthcare systems and to society. The European Lung Health Group (ELHG) is calling on EU policymakers to address lung health in an all-round, multidisciplinary approach in a new publication – “#KeepBreathing: A vision for EU action on lung health 2024-2029”.
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 […]
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 […]
On March 28th 2023 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 health.
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 […]
