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FIRS and GLI Launch Global Taskforce to Improve Lung Health Assessment

Forum of International Respiratory Societies | 08 Apr 2025

FIRS and GLI Launch Global Taskforce to Improve Lung Health Assessment

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) has launched the FIRS Lung Health Taskforce, an ambitious new initiative to improve the way lung health is assessed and managed around the world. In partnership with the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI), the Taskforce brings together leading experts to lay the groundwork for a global standard in respiratory assessment. 

 

More information:

🔗 https://bit.ly/LungHealthTaskForce

🔗 https://firsnet.org/lung-health-task-force/

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