01 Oct 2018 IPCRG - Boosting Research Careers A case study of the IPCRG prize and the rise and rise of Malaysian primary care research
18 Jan 2018 FRESH AIR results shared with colleagues across Euro-Asian region Results from the FRESH AIR project featured heavily in the programme of the first IPCRG Euro-Asian Scientific Conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in October, 2018.
03 May 2017 FRESH AIR - Clincal and economic assessment of chronic respiratory disease in FRESH AIr countries Chronic respiratory disease (CRD) has been fairly low on health policy agendas, both internationally and nationally in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This has been understandable, given the impact of communicable diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis. But the impact and prevalence of CRDs is increasing, alongside a steady rise in life expectancy and better treatments for communicable diseases. It is now a priority to prevent and provide better treatment for CRDs.
03 May 2017 FRESH AIR - Lung function testing in FRESH AIR countries We train providers to perform and interpret spirometry, to find and treat common chronic lung disease.
03 May 2017 FRESH AIR - The FRESH AIR project in Greece The FRESH AIR project in Greece is being implemented by a multidisciplinary research team from the Clinic of Social and Family Medicine within the University of Crete.
14 Dec 2016 Pulmonary rehabilitation in Vietnam - FRESH AIR in Vietnam The FRESH AIR team carried out a visit to Vietnam on 17-21 October, 2016. FRESH AIR actions in WP5 are designed to improve diagnosis and treatment of lung disease in the country, and this visit was to inform the WP5 team of the current situation.
29 Apr 2016 Turning the World Upside Down - learning from introducing Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) in Uganda We talk about Turning the World Upside Down where low income countries have something to reach high income countries about the delivery of health care. But is it real?
