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On World Lung Day FIRS calls for global investment in respiratory health
On World Lung Day FIRS calls for global investment in respiratory health
Respiratory diseases a leading cause of death worldwide, despite being preventable and economical
World Lung Day 2021 Partners
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) would like to thank all organisations who have pledged to support World Lung Day (WLD).
WLD falls on
World No Tobacco Day 2021
On World No Tobacco Day (31 May, 2021) the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on governments and policymakers to make greater political and
World Asthma Day: 5 May 2021
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Asthma Report, more than 339 million people suffer from asthma, which can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and
World Lung Day 2021: Care for Your Lungs
World Lung Day (WLD), 25 September, is a day for lung health advocacy and action, an opportunity for us all to unite and promote better
Vaccination is a key part to control the COVID-19 pandemic. For vaccines to work they should have acceptable efficacy and safety and be delivered equitably worldwide
VACCINE EQUITY AND ACCESS – A GLOBAL IMPERATIVE
Vaccines against COVID-19 are a key complimentary intervention to bring the pandemic under control globally.