Incorporating COVID-19 Into the Broader Narrative on Respiratory Diseases. A Citizens' and Patients’ Perspective Towards the Development of An EU Respiratory Health Plan
As COVID-19 transitions from a pandemic to an endemic disease, its integration into the broader policy and healthcare framework for respiratory diseases becomes imperative. This paper presents findings from a European qualitative survey conducted among patient advocacy groups (PAGs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) to evaluate progress and gaps in policy, service transformation, public awareness, and preparedness for future respiratory health threats. It was promoted and coordinated by the Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva through its EU branch, called “Active Citizenship Network”. The online qualitative survey (December 2024 – February 2025) targeting senior representatives of PAGs/CSOs across EU Member States gathered perspectives on COVID-19, vaccinepreventable respiratory diseases (VPRDs), health system resilience, and EU institutional roles.
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