On 25 February 2025, EFA hosted the first online meeting of the LungHealth4Life Community of Practice (CoP). The event marked the beginning of a collaborative effort to improve lung health for young people and children across Europe, bringing together diverse stakeholders committed to creating a healthier future.
LungHealth4Life project is aimed at laying the groundwork for healthier generations by ensuring all young people have the tools they need to prevent lung diseases. Within the project, the LungHealth4Life CoP is a dynamic, multidisciplinary platform coordinated by EFA, where experts across healthcare, education, and policy join forces to tackle lung health challenges. It provides a space where stakeholders can share knowledge and best practices, helping to create useful tools for educators and healthcare providers, shape resources, influence policies, and build capacity for better lung health.
The first meeting welcomed 38 participants who engaged in productive discussions. They highlighted the challenges health organisations face, such as knowledge gaps, limited access to health promotion initiatives for young children in educational settings and inadequate healthcare training on lung health.
#LH4L CoP group picture
The CoP plays a central role in refining educational materials, advocating for early intervention, and supporting policies that promote better care for children and young people. Members of the CoP have access to exclusive materials, engage in capacity-building activities and are part of an ongoing dialogue that shapes the future of lung health. This collaborative network will ultimately support health promotion and strengthen efforts to reduce the impact of chronic respiratory diseases across Europe.
If you are interested in joining this important initiative, we invite you to be a part of the LungHealth4Life Community of Practice. Join our community here!
This project is co-funded under the EU4Health Programme 2021–2027 under grant agreement no. 101101187. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.