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Welcome to the Patient Initiatives! In this section, we highlight the various ways you can connect, engage, and take action as part of the asthma community. Whether you’re looking for support, want to stay informed, or are inspired to get involved, these initiatives are here for you.
Would you like to receive further information or register for any of the activities? Please contact Xander Bertels, our Patient Advisory Board & Advocacy Manager, at xander.bertels@euforea.eu.
Find out more patient stories on our dedicated page here.
TESTIMONIALS TO BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE
EUFOREA proudly endorses World Asthma Day, a global initiative led by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and held annually on the first Tuesday of May. Each year, World Asthma Day plays a vital role in spotlighting asthma, empowering patients, and driving change toward more equitable, effective care.
Together with our Patient Advisory Board, EUFOREA supports the mission of World Asthma Day by amplifying patient voices, highlighting unmet needs, and promoting access to multidisciplinary, personalised, and future-oriented asthma care.
With this Patient Portal, EUFOREA brings a wealth of information and tools to help patients navigate their condition and actively engage in their care. We aim to ensure that every person living with asthma has access to education from world-leading experts, making it easier to achieve optimal care.
At EUFOREA, one of our key goals is to bring stakeholders together, and our Patient Advisory Board is a great example of this mission in action.
With quarterly meetings, the Advisory Board empower patients to comment on care delivery and discuss the latest trends in asthma and other airway diseases. This is more than just connecting with others who truly understand your journey; it’s also about turning shared experiences into real, practical impact. This very Patient Portal you’re using is one of the outcomes of these discussions!
The Patient Advisory Board focuses on unmet needs and how asthma affects daily life, ensuring patient voices are at the centre of improving care and support. By working together, we’re driving meaningful change for the entire asthma community.
On 17 April 2026, EUFOREA will organise its first hybrid Patient Experts Training Course at the Royal Academy of Medicine in Brussels. Block your agenda for this unique event, providing you with essential information to become a certified Patient Expert!
As a Patient Expert, you are better equipped to self-manage your asthma and effectively communicate with your healthcare providers. Also, you will be able to:
Free virtual and in-person attendance, with mobility grants for international patients joining in Brussels.
Living near Brussels (Belgium)? You might consider joining our EUFOREA Delegation to run for asthma and other airway diseases on May 31, 2026! As part of the team, EUFOREA will sponsor your entry fee, and you’ll receive a colourful EUFOREA jersey. Registration for the next edition will open after summer. For more practical details, visit the organiser’s website for the 20km Run of Brussels.
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