On September 18, 2026, the Association Scientifique des Étudiants en Pharmacie d'Alger (ASEPA) and Boehringer Ingelheim organized an awareness campaign in Algiers to mark World Pulmonary Fibrosis Day. The event, held at the Sablettes in Algiers, aimed to educate the public about pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic and progressive respiratory disease. The campaign brought together students, healthcare professionals, and citizens to promote respiratory health and encourage early detection of the disease.
The awareness campaign provided educational activities, exchange spaces, and informational materials to help attendees understand pulmonary fibrosis, its symptoms, and its impact on quality of life. The event also emphasized the importance of consulting a doctor in case of unexplained shortness of breath or persistent chronic cough. ASEPA's mission is to bring scientific information closer to the general public and promote a culture of prevention and awareness around respiratory diseases.
The event was attended by Ihseb Nazzal, President of ASEPA, and Derek O'Leary, Managing Director IMETA at Boehringer Ingelheim. Nazzal stated that the initiative aligns with ASEPA's mission to promote health education and bring scientific information closer to the public. O'Leary highlighted the importance of awareness and access to quality information in improving the lives of people living with chronic respiratory diseases.
World Pulmonary Fibrosis Day is an annual opportunity to raise public awareness about a disease that can significantly impact patients' lives. The campaign aimed to promote early detection of symptoms and support patients and their families. ASEPA and Boehringer Ingelheim reaffirmed their commitment to public health, health education, and disease prevention.
ASEPA is an organization dedicated to promoting public health, health education, and developing the skills of future healthcare professionals. Through awareness campaigns, prevention actions, and citizen initiatives, the association works to bring scientific information closer to the general public and encourage healthy behaviors.
The awareness campaign demonstrated the importance of collective mobilization for respiratory health. The event provided a platform for dialogue between stakeholders engaged in respiratory health and promoted best practices in prevention, information, and patient support.
The collaboration between ASEPA and Boehringer Ingelheim reflects the shared goal of improving knowledge of respiratory diseases and supporting patients. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting awareness and education about pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory diseases.
Key points
- ASEPA and Boehringer Ingelheim organized an awareness campaign in Algiers to mark World Pulmonary Fibrosis Day.
- The campaign aimed to educate the public about pulmonary fibrosis, promote respiratory health, and encourage early detection of the disease.
- The event reflected the shared goal of improving knowledge of respiratory diseases and supporting patients.
