Patient Education Materials from EFA Members
As part of the activity of the EFA Patient Education Working Group, we have collected samples of best practice patient education materials developed by...
“It’s not too late” to travel freely with COPD
Press release
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a non-communicable lung disease that progressively robs sufferers of breath. COPD is the...
The Campaign for Clean Air, Update on NEC Vote
Over 400,000 people die prematurely each year because of air pollution, and the European Commission estimates that the health-related costs in the EU range...
This World COPD Day remember it’s not too late to travel the globe!
At the present time 10% of the adults in Europe are diagnosed with COPD. 3.5 million people need supplemental oxygen, and the numbers keep growing. Many...
European Need for Precision Medicine in Allergy and Airways Disease
Precision medicine is an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and...
EARIP Project Update: Stakeholder Meeting Report and London Meeting
Following the Stakeholder Workshop held last September at the European Parliament (report available at EFA website), EFA brought together relevant European...
Update on Capacity Building in 2015
This month EFA launched its 2015 Capacity Building project.
Capacity Building Ireland
The first meeting took place in Dublin on the 16th...
Has your organisation developed patient education materials? Please share them with us!
By the end of 2015 EFA aims to collect samples of best practice patient education materials, developed by EFA Members, in the areas of asthma, allergy...
EFA “Meet and Greet EU Institutions” Training 2015
On the 12th and 13th of October 2015, EFA organised its 6th annual Meet and Greet training session for members. This session focuses on the functioning...
Nordic Heart and Lung Alliance Meeting
On the 19-20th of October, EFA had the pleasure to host a meeting of the Nordic Heart and Lung Alliance. 12 members of the Alliance, composed of lung...
Presentation to the Italian Association of Allergologists
On the 22nd of October, EFA EU Senior Advisor, Roberta Savli, was invited to talk about the management of allergy and anaphylaxis in public spaces at the...
Study into effects of asthma on the health and wellbeing of Irish patient’s
The Asthma Society of Ireland with support from Novartis launched the results of a significant investigation into the wellbeing and mental health...
Finnish Campaign, The Talking Ashtray wants you to quit smoking!
The Organisation for Respiratory Health in Finland have produced an advertisement highlighting the dangers of smoking, in a fun and engaging way. The...
Launch of European Commission 2016 Work Programme
Every year, the European Commission adopts a plan of action covering the next twelve months.
On the 27th of October, the European Commission adopted its...
Which priorities for a European policy on multimorbidity?
On the 27th of October, EFA EU Policy and Membership Officer Jelena Malinina attended the conference on multimorbidity organised by the European Commission...
The World Allergy Organisation Guidelines for the assessment and management of anaphylaxis
In October, The World Allergy Organisation (WAO) published Guidelines for the assessment and management of anaphylaxis providing a unique global perspective...
Scoping study on communication to address and prevent chronic diseases: Final Report
The Directorate General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission released the Final Report on the scoping study on communication in preventing...
Public consultation on the access to health services in the European union
The European Commission and the Expert Panel on Effective Ways of Investing in Health (EXPH) have launched a public consultation on the preliminary opinion...
Health and Environmental Alliance Annual General Assembly
On the 28th and 29th of October, Senior EU Policy Advisor Roberta Savli and Treasurer of the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) participated in their...
Environmental Determinants Working Group October Update
On the 7th of October, EFA Environmental Determinants Working Group held a teleconference to discuss the unmet needs of people with allergy, asthma and...