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For People Living with HIV/AIDS, TB is Still the Leading Cause of Death
The latest World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report released in November painted a sobering picture; approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in
World COPD Day: Know Your Lung Function
In support of World COPD Day on November 20, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is highlighting the importance of measuring lung function -
FIRS Calls for Urgent Action to Expand Access to Pneumonia Prevention and Treatment Worldwide
On World Pneumonia Day, 12 November 2024, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is calling for urgent action to prevent pneumonia deaths among high-risk
World Lung Day 2024: Respiratory Societies Call for Urgent Action on Air Pollution
Seven million deaths annually are attributed to air pollution-related illnesses like COPD, lung cancer and respiratory infections. The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls
Respiratory health associations encourage early screening awareness and access for World Lung Cancer Day
In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) stresses the importance of early screening awareness and
Respiratory Societies Help in Bringing the World Together for Bronchiectasis
JULY 1, 2024 – In support of the third annual World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is joining the