Pan African Thoracic Society

Mentorship in action last week at MECOR Africa 2026 in 🇰🇪

It was a week of learning, sharing experiences & network. Profs Uju & Refiloe stepped in as mentors in Sonia’s absence, with Stephen alongside Ben for French-speaking students.

Investing in Africa’s future researchers!

🚨Webinar Invitation: Lung Cancer – From suspicion to shared decisions. Improving the patient journey across Africa

Isaac Joe Erskine🇬🇭; Ojo Oluwafemi🇳🇬;
Omar Abdihamid 🇰🇪

📅20 Oct 2026
⏰4pm WAT | 5pm SAST | 6pm EAT

Sponsored by @AstraZeneca
Reg 👉 bit.ly/4B2KsRV

The May-August 2026 of Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society is now available online!

Discover the latest respiratory research and contributions from across Africa.

Access the Current JPATS Issue Here: patsjournal.org/issue/2026-7-2/

#JPATS #RespiratoryHealth #AfricanResearch

Today 1, July #WorldBronchiectasisDay

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease, but early diagnosis and treatment can improve lives. PATS joins @FIRS_LungsFirst & partners🗺️ to raise awareness, support research & advocate for better care.

Read more 👉bit.ly/4ghysnB

🚨 One week left to apply!

Calling all @atscommunity MECOR Africa Women Alumni - Applications for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Program closes on 15 June 2026.

Don't miss this opportunity!

Date: 3-4 October 2026
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Apply 👉bit.ly/4eJXbQM