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, …

On World Pneumonia Day, 12 November, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, calls for urgent progress to end the preventable burden of pneumonia and deaths. Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the lives of 2.5 million, including 672,000 children, in …

World Lung Day 2020: Respiratory groups call for research to prevent, detect and treat respiratory infections Cape Town, Glenview, Lausanne, Montevideo, New York, Paris, Tokyo, 25 September 2020 Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), GOLD is united with members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and WLD partner organisations to advocate for respiratory …

Respiratory groups stress lung cancer risks and importance of early screening and treatment Cape Town, Glenview, Lausanne, Montevideo, New York, Paris, Tokyo, 1 August 2020 In support of World Lung Cancer Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which GOLD is a founding member, calls for more awareness and understanding of lung cancer …