International Primary Care Respiratory Group IPCRG May 2026 newsletter - plain text

2 June, 2026

Good morning,

We are writing to share an abridged version of the IPCRG newsletter for May 2026, published at the end of last week:

IPCRG May 2026 newsletter

http://www.ipcrg.org

Dear IPCRG colleague,

CONFERENCE

http://www.ipcrg2026.org

Two weeks until Tunis 2026: register now

We have received the exciting news that the conference has been accredited by The European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for 18.5 CME credits covering the whole programme.

https://www.ipcrg.org/tunis-2026-final-workshops-preview

Preview: workshops available at Tunis 2026

RESEARCH

https://www.ipcrg.org/freshair4life-strengthens-youth-advocacy-training-...

FRESHAIR4Life strengthens youth advocacy, training and dissemination across Europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWArosmCLHs

FRESHAIR4Life digital curriculum for clinicians and educators: new VBA role-play scenarios video

https://www.ipcrg.org/romanian-students-take-charge-freshair4life-campai...

Romanian students take charge: FRESHAIR4Life campaign targets vaping and tobacco in Brașov Schools

EDUCATION

https://www.ipcrg.org/spirometry-simplified-graduates-meet-first-online-...

Spirometry Simplified graduates meet for first online gathering

CHANGE PROGRAMMES

https://communities.springernature.com/posts/world-asthma-day-2026-ipcrg

IPCRG and npjPCRM mark World Asthma Day 2026 campaign

https://www.ipcrg.org/rightcare/copd-right-care/infographics-to-help-sel...

COPD self-management infographics: Malay translations

CLIMATE ACTION

https://www.ipcrg.org/resources/ipcrg-qa/improving-one-health-important-...

Important information for prescribers and dispensers of pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) for asthma and COPD - timeline infographic

PUBLICATIONS

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42143037/

Educating the patient, controlling the disease: a point prevalence evaluation of structured pharmaceutical asthma care in real world settings (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42143037/)

IPCRG ADVOCACY

https://pages.devex.com/delivering-the-road-map-for-chronic-respiratory-...

Delivering the road map for chronic respiratory disease care

https://breathevision.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/High-Level-Forum-on-...

Report: Promoting prevention with improved lung health

https://www.ipcrg.org/what-is-primary-respiratory-care

IPCRG model: what is primary respiratory care?

EVENTS

https://woncaeurope2026.org/programme/

WONCA Europe 2026: latest news & IPCRG session

http://www.worldallergy.org/

JSA/WAO/APAPARI Joint Congress 2026

With our best wishes,

Amanda Barnard

President IPCRG

Siân Williams

CEO IPCRG

Joe Casson

Project Support

IPCRG: work locally collaborate globally

13th IPCRG World Conference & 1st North African Interdisciplinary Respiratory Forum | 11-14 June 2026 TUNIS, TUNISIA | www.ipcrg2026.org

npj | Primary Care Respiratory Medicine – Official journal of IPCRG

Asthma, COPD, Rhinitis Right Care Logos

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group is a clinically-led charity registered in Scotland working internationally (SC035056); company limited by guarantee (SC256268) with over 40 member countries. IPCRG is on the Steering Committee of WHO-convened network GARD, is the Respiratory Special Interest Group of WONCA Europe, and collaborates with ERS, FIP, ICRN, EFA and GAAPP. Coordinator of the Global Health Respiratory Network.

HIFA profile: Joe Casson works in Project Support at International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), United Kingdom. Professional interests: Respiratory health; Global healthcare; Primary care. projectsupport AT ipcrg.org

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