World COPD Day 2026

COPD remains one of the major chronic lung diseases, significantly impacting patients, their loved ones, and the healthcare system.

Yet, COPD is still too often undiagnosed, diagnosed late, or inadequately controlled. Improving care therefore requires action at every stage: detecting the disease earlier, ensuring appropriate treatment and vaccination, encouraging physical activity, preventing exacerbations, and strengthening collaboration between primary and specialist care.

Under the theme “Raising Awareness, Improving Lives,” this evening—jointly organized by BeLF and BeRS and dedicated entirely to COPD—aims to inform healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, and other stakeholders about the latest developments in COPD management.

The program combines an interactive GOLD 2027 update with presentations and discussions on key aspects of COPD care, including the role of spirometry in primary care, vaccination, physical activity, and the management of COPD exacerbations.

By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we aim to foster dialogue, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to better prevention, earlier diagnosis, and improved care for people with COPD in Belgium.

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Register via the BeRS website.