Welcome to Lung Foundation New Zealand
Lung Foundation NZ is an independent non-government organisation dedicated to promoting healthy lungs and early detection of lung disease (including lung cancer, NZ’s biggest cancer killer).
The Foundation advocates on a range of issues, including access to more effective funded treatments, an increase in research funding and a commitment to making Aotearoa a Smokefree nation by 2025.
The organisation forms part of a global movement committed to all aspects of lung health and it will collaborate with organisations that share similar objectives.
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Latest News
Collaboration with Research Review to shine a light on Lung Cancer
We are thrilled to acknowledge our partnership with Research Review, which is enabling a greater focus on the; detection, treatment and care of lung cancer in New Zealand. Enclosed is the latest issue of Lung Cancer Research Review, which is published…
Lung Foundation NZ highlights the plight of lung cancer at ISPOR 2020
Our cause was pleased to have the opportunity to amplify the voice of lung cancer patients in Aotearoa to an international audience by presenting at the 2020 ISPOR Conference. ISPOR is the leading professional society for health economics and outcomes…
The cancer disgrace no one talks about
LFNZ is so very grateful to seasoned reporter, Nikki Macdonald, for preparing and publishing such a comprehensive feature, to highlight the extreme inequity that is lung cancer. We too greatly admire and appreciate the very brave patients and family, w…
