A nonprofit working to reduce the burden of #asthma worldwide through publications such as evidence-based guidelines and events such as #WorldAsthmaDay.

Joined March 2011
Healthy lungs matter at every stage of life. 🌍 From before birth through childhood, adulthood and older age, there are opportunities to protect our lungs and support better respiratory health. #WorldLungDay #LungHealth #RespiratoryHealth @FIRS_LungsFirst
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GINA is excited to announce the 2026 Summary Guide & 2026 Severe Asthma Guide are both now available for FREE download! Visit the GINA website to download today! ginasthma.org/reports/ #GINA #ASTHMA
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World Bronchiectasis Day 2026 Together with our FIRS partners, we are raising global awareness, sharing knowledge, and encouraging continued research to reduce the burden of bronchiectasis for patients and their families worldwide. Learn more here: bit.ly/4vFPErH
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2026 GINA report for asthma - The Lancet Respiratory Medicine thelancet.com/journals/lanre…
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#WNTD 2026: FIRS encourages countries to implement decisions made at the 11th Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control – including on the devastating environmental impact of tobacco product waste. Learn more: bit.ly/4nUJ6T0
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GINA is happy to share that the Global Asthma Network has published the new Global Asthma Report 2026: Country Stories! Highlighting asthma experiences, challenges, and progress from countries around the world. Read the stories here: bit.ly/3QMVacH
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Exciting news for asthma care & education! GINA is partnering with OpenEvidence to make the information in our evidence-based strategy reports, clinical recommendations, and educational resources more accessible than ever. Read more here: bit.ly/4uDEyTn
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Today is World Asthma Day! GINA continues to emphasize the need to ensure that all people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential for controlling the underlying disease & treating attacks. Download the 2026 Report: bit.ly/4f0c1T8 #WorldAsthmaDay
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Listen to Prof Guy Brusselle on his thoughts about adult asthma on World Asthma Day Today: Spotify: bit.ly/42iN267 Apple: bit.ly/4ua9efb GINA Website Podcast #8:bit.ly/4n9qVZr
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Happy World Asthma Day! Listen to a podcast with Prof Francine Ducharme on her thoughts abut paediatric asthma today: Spotify: bit.ly/4wbvt5u Apple: bit.ly/42MAP9R GINA Website Podcast # 9:bit.ly/4n9qVZr
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ERS & GINA PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT’S NEW IN GINA 2026? May 5, 2026 | Online 17:00–18:00 CEST Join ERS & GINA on World Asthma Day for an overview of GINA 2026, updates in severe & acute asthma, pediatric asthma & practical implementation. Register today! bit.ly/4d2yPjI
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#WorldTBDay 2026 Together with our FIRS partners, we are calling for urgent prioritization of TB detection & treatment in high-burden settings. TB is not a fact of life: Break the chain of transmission. Learn more here: bit.ly/47lr6u9
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🌍 GINA is supporting the 2026 #HealthyLungsForLife Grants—now open for applications! 💡 €1,000 Impact Grants for new projects 🚀 €5,000 Enhanced Impact Grants to scale previous initiatives 📅 Apply by 16/4/26 🔗 bit.ly/4c0rxMV #LungHealth #BreatheCleanAir
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World Asthma Day - May 5, 2026 GINA continues to emphasize that everyone with asthma should have access to the inhaled medicines they need to control their asthma & treat asthma attacks. For more information visit: bit.ly/4kARgOM #Asthma #WAD
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A link to the Shared vision by Gold and Gina is at : academic.oup.com/ajrccm/adva…
Please share this statement on current #ASTHMA and #COPD Global Challenges
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Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) retweeted
Please share this statement on current #ASTHMA and #COPD Global Challenges
Addressing the Global Challenges of COPD and Asthma: A Shared Vision from GOLD and GINA There are global challenges regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and management of COPD and asthma. GOLD and GINA commit to work together to address them 🔗 tinyurl.com/55hu2z3t
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Please share this statement on current #ASTHMA and #COPD Global Challenges
Addressing the Global Challenges of COPD and Asthma: A Shared Vision from GOLD and GINA There are global challenges regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and management of COPD and asthma. GOLD and GINA commit to work together to address them 🔗 tinyurl.com/55hu2z3t
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World Aids Day 2025 Together with our FIRS partners, we are urging collaboration among governments, health advocates, and non-government organizations to slow the resurgence of infectious diseases, including HIV and TB. Learn more here: bit.ly/47ZIl4S
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World COPD Day 2025 - “Short of Breath, Think COPD.” In support of World COPD Day, FIRS is calling attention to the urgent need for early & accurate diagnosis of COPD. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3JWblBk
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Please share this with anyone caring for people with asthma. Evidence based #asthma guidance updated annually.
The 2025 GINA Strategy Report has been updated with minor corrections & clarifications, including updates to pediatric dosing & diagnostic criteria. Access the updated report & slide set at bit.ly/47RcG4b. All GINA resources are now free to download for personal use.
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