Good morning,
We are writing to share an abridged version of the December 2025 IPCRG newsletter.
IPCRG December 2025 newsletter
http://www.ipcrg.org
Dear IPCRG colleague,
As we write this last message for the year, we can report that we've had our best ever "early" abstract submission, and the United Nations has approved the Political Declaration on NCDs (non-communicable diseases) that finally recognises the importance of both chronic respiratory disease and "primary care strengthening." This good news is symptomatic of a year of good IPCRG news in terms of our network's growth reaching more geographies and parts of each healthcare system, and making progress in changes in practice.
IPCRG
https://www.ipcrg.org/ipcrg-2025-news-summary
IPCRG: 2025 news recap
CONFERENCE
http://www.ipcrg2026.org
Curious as to why we have a long-eared fox as our mascot? Watch this YouTube video (https://youtu.be/qfdw3vXVeKY) to find out!
https://ipcrg2026.org/index.php/scientific-programme/
Spotlight: Climate mitigation
CHANGE PROGRAMMES
https://www.ipcrg.org/country-corner-card-pc-hosts-first-copd-right-care...
Country corner: CARD-PC hosts first COPD Right Care Teach the Teacher in Beijing, China
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68d3dc01c0cf0c2f0a74b417/691c3b4de55a...
COPD Index 2025
EDUCATION
https://www.ipcrg.org/breaths
Final Breath of 2025
https://www.ipcrg.org/DTH20
Rhinitis management case studies
NETWORK
https://www.who.int/news/item/16-12-2025-world-leaders-adopt-a-historic-...
United Nations General Assembly adopts declaration on non-communicable diseases
EVENTS
https://www.wonca-apr2026.org/
WONCA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2026
https://woncaeurope2026.org/
30th WONCA Europe Conference 2026
Go to www.ipcrg.org (https://www.ipcrg.org/) to find out more about IPCRG, a charity working locally in primary care and collaborating globally to improve respiratory health so we can achieve our vision of a global population breathing and feeling well through universal access to right care.
With our best wishes,
Amanda Barnard
President IPCRG
Siân Williams
CEO IPCRG
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[Forwarded by] 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