Global Lung Health Group

A new Task and Finish Group focusing on Global Lung Health has been established. This work follows the successful pilot project where the Society worked with the Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS).

The new Task and Finish group will report to BTS Board and will provide expertise to advise the Society about relevant stakeholder organisations and initiatives that support education and improve respiratory care outside the UK. The focus will remain on support for low and middle income countries. The Group will develop a scope of work, with an associated programme of activities, alongside a workplan that will cover a 3-year period.

Educational placements

BTS is delighted to announce the final round of educational placements which were first launched in 2022. These placements provide BTS members with an opportunity to visit a host hospital in Africa for a two week period, followed by attendance at the joint PATS & ESSB Congress on 3 – 5 December 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.

BTS will cover travel, accommodation and subsistence costs and the Congress registration fees. Successful applicants will be asked to provide a short report on their placement for BTS.

For more information and to apply, please download the application form. Application deadline is 12 noon Monday 23 June 2025.