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New national Foundation unites heart and lung charities
Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation NZ is dedicated to tackling the country's biggest heart and lung healthcare issues.
WHO vape flavour ban call backed by NZ heart and lung health organisations
Health organisations are urging tougher vape flavour laws.
New global asthma guidance will save children’s lives, prevent hospitalisations
New Zealand research has helped drive a major update from the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).
“It saved my life”: Survivor urges nationwide lung cancer screening programme
Auckland woman had her Stage 1 lung cancer detected through targeted screening before symptoms appeared.
UK smokefree generation plan sets global pace
The UK is advancing a smokefree generation law, prompting calls for New Zealand to restore stronger measures.
NZ homes still contributing to respiratory issues
A new partnership with Classic Builders will help raise awareness of healthier homes and better respiratory health.
Fund launched to help whānau affected by bronchiectasis
A new fund in honour of a young Northland woman who died from lung disease will support those affected by bronchiectasis
Experts urge protection ahead of winter season
People with chronic lung and heart conditions are being urged to get up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Lung and heart patients face higher risks as flu season begins
People living with long-term lung and heart conditions are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Child respiratory hospitalisations surge 60% as calls grow to act
Child hospitalisations for respiratory illness surged 60% in the past 25 years, prompts calls to fund RSV protection.
New air pollution report prompts renewed calls for action
Traffic pollution kills more than 700 Aucklanders annually, rivalling smoking, yet action lags.