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Advancing global equity in respiratory health

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies unites the world's leading respiratory societies to improve global lung health.

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Announcing the new FIRS Lung Health Taskforce

We’re excited to announce the launch of the FIRS Lung Health Taskforce, in partnership with the Global Lung Function Initiative. The Taskforce will develop a Lung Health Spirometry Toolkit and explore the creation of a global Lung Health Index, helping to advance understanding of lung health throughout life.

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World Lung Day

World Lung Day, 25 September, is a global campaign to raise awareness about lung health and the urgent need to reduce the burden of respiratory diseases.

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International Respiratory Societies Unite on World Bronchiectasis Day
International Respiratory Societies Unite on World Bronchiectasis Day

This Rare Lung Disease is Increasing; Members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies Unite to Improve Early Detection JULY...
Global call for access to RSV vaccination for all children worldwide  
Global call for access to RSV vaccination for all children worldwide  

Utrecht, 26 June – In a joint appeal published in The Lancet, 44 leading scientific and social organisations from across...
FIRS Hails World Health Assembly Resolution as Turning Point for Lung Health
FIRS Hails World Health Assembly Resolution as Turning Point for Lung Health

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) applauds the World Health Assembly’s (WHA) adoption of the Integrated Lung Health Resolution,...

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