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Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2021; 58: Suppl. 65, abstract number.

Transforming respiratory care: why now is the time to act

Joint session
Chairs: M. Humbert (Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France), C. Jenkins (McMahons Point (NSW), Australia)
Aims: The objectives of this session are to 1) Raise awareness of the drivers and impact of under-prioritisation of respiratory diseases, with a focus on implications for COVID-19 response and recovery; 2) Discuss opportunities for reform in respiratory care to support resilience and sustainability in healthcare systems globally; 3) Introduce the International Respiratory Coalition initiative, including its approach and goals.

Transforming respiratory care: why now is the time to act A. Simonds (London, United Kingdom)
Panel discussion: elevating respiratory diseases to the top of the political agenda M. Humbert (Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France), T. Winders (Hendersonville, United States of America), P. Panella (Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom), C. Jenkins (McMahons Point (NSW), Australia), J. Hurst (London, United Kingdom), J. Chorostowska-Wynimko (Warsaw, Poland)
Meeting summary and close M. Humbert (Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France), C. Jenkins (McMahons Point (NSW), Australia)