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
Disposable vapes: An emerging environmental health threat
Vaping carries a significant risk of serious lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Add to that, waste from single-use disposable vaping devices is emerging as an environmental and public health threat globally and in NZ….
Budget 2025
Budget 2025 delivered an increase in health spend (up 4.77%). The funding boost for primary care, after hours care, infrastructure and prescriptions for patients is encouraging. However, it is really concerning to see NO new funding for Pharmac’s growi…
Faster access to medicines
Government to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions. Our cause supports reduced wait times for patients to access treatments that will be life-changing. Sufficient…
