On Inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day, International Lung Health Organizations Raise Awareness Members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) note the growing number of cases worldwide. JULY 1, 2022 – In support of the first World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, is joining the COPD Foundation and several global …

On World No Tobacco Day (May 31, 2022) the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, is voicing concerns over the tobacco industry’s impact on environmental health and ultimately lung health. The impact of tobacco production has been emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of this …

Closing Gaps in Asthma Care; World Asthma Day 2022 On this World Asthma Day, May 3, 2022, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, calls on international respiratory communities to work together with colleagues, patients, communities and health care providers to close the gaps in asthma care. Although …

Breathing in science to eliminate TB In support of World TB Day, 24 March, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, calls on the tuberculosis (TB) community to challenge ourselves to think differently, champion science and embrace evidence-based innovation if we are to end TB. We have made …

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies’ statement of support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as the unfolding humanitarian disaster created by Russia’s invasion continues. We are deeply concerned about the impact on the health and wellbeing of communities in …

World’s Respiratory Societies Support Community Action and Education for Lung Cancer Awareness Day Cape Town, Glenview, Lausanne, Montevideo, New York, Paris, and Tokyo August 1, 2021 – In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, stresses the importance of …

Global respiratory groups join WHO, calling on world leaders to act on the commitments made to end TB. In support of World TB Day, 24 March, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, joins the World Health Organisation (WHO) campaign urging governments to act on the commitments made …

Congratulations to Kevin Mortimer and other GOLD contributors on today’s print release of the new Lancet article discussing lung health in low-income and middle-income countries. We hope this helps to further the important discussion of meaningful solutions to improve chronic respiratory diseases, as well as health equity to reduce morbidity and mortality worldwide. Click here …

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies calls for global access to effective, affordable COVID-19 vaccines. December 21, 2020 The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), an organisation comprised of the world’s leading international respiratory societies, calls for urgent access to affordable COVID-19 vaccines globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 72 million people worldwide …

To Meet HIV World Health Goals, TB Treatment Must be Maintained During COVID-19 Response 1 December 2020— The global COVID-19 pandemic has strained health care systems around the world. In the developing world, tuberculosis (TB), which shares several symptoms with COVID-19, is often the first sign that a person has HIV. This World AIDS Day, …