Refiloe Masekela

Professor of Paediatrics, President of the Pan African Thoracic Society. Passionate teacher and hiking enthusiast.

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

Today is #WorldLungDay🫁

Healthy lungs = a healthy life
Join us with @FIRS_LungsFirst in taking action to protect your lungs & support global efforts to fight respiratory diseases.

💨 Breathe clean air
🚭 Be smoke-free
💉 Vaccinate
🏃 Stay active

🔗 https://t.co/8VvwIux04f

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Honoured to host the delegation from @UKZN and the Chiesi Foundation a significant step towards advancing lung health through capacity building, knowledge exchange, training, and collaborative research. @brucekirenga @rnantanda @ikimuli2020 @Jackynakabira @winterzie #MLIat10

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

@patscommunity @atscommunity @ALATorax @AsthmaEdu_SA @Lung_Institute @EuropeanLung @lung

[GlobalAsthmaNetwork @GlobalAsthmaNet]

The latest GAR 2025 illuminates the lived realities of asthma and underscores the urgent need for global equity in asthma care—access to timely diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, education, and long-term support. Read it now https://t.co/K0V1Bh6Yr2

[GlobalAsthmaNetwork @GlobalAsthmaNet]

The latest GAR 2025 illuminates the lived realities of asthma and underscores the urgent need for global equity in asthma care—access to timely diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, education, and long-term support. Read it now https://t.co/K0V1Bh6Yr2

[FIRS -Forum of International Respiratory Societies @FIRS_LungsFirst]

On #WorldAsthmaDay, @FIRS_LungsFirst launches its Increasing Access to Inhaled Medicines campaign.

The call is clear: Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.

These medicines work—lack of access is the barrier.

Learn more➡️ https://t.co/yOubQipfYl

#LeaveNoOneBehind

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

🚨Applications still open🚨

All clinical & non-clinical researcher in Africa looking for training in Methods in Epidemiologic Clinical & Operations Research are invited to apply.

Deadline 20 April, Apply now🔗 https://t.co/c9Ss0SERFK

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐁 & 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 is endorsed by the American Thoracic Society!!#24thESSB #4thPATS #ESSBPATS2025 #breathinglifeintoafrica #TheAfricanEnvironmentAndLungHealth
#MedicalConference2025 #Egypt #africa #medicalcare #foldergroup

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

📢Reminder 1 week left to PATS &
@EuroRespSoc joint webinar on Post TB Lung Disease & Multimorbidity in Children

Speakers: Esin Nkereuwen🇬🇲 & Folke Brinkmann 🇩🇪

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge!
📅31 October 2024
⏲️18h00 CET
Register👉https://t.co/an4P7SFBLC

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

@charlot_summers @wanjiku_kagima @HLRI_Cambridge Thank you to @charlot_summers for hosting us today @HLRI_Cambridge looking forward to working closely together to advance lung health priorities in Africa! @patscommunity @naep_sa @BTSrespiratory

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

Our 4th Edition is Here!

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest newsletter. Get updated on the latest that PATS has been doing and upcoming events.

Don’t miss out on exclusive insights and updates!

📖 Dive in now 👉 https://t.co/lF3MSNF41M

#PATSNewsletter

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

Huge strides for lung health @WHO @patscommunity @naep_sa

[ERS @EuroRespSoc]

ERS welcomes appointment of @WHO Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases.

Read the news summary: https://t.co/USkVaOFG3Y

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

🙌🏾 A powerful moment at #ATS2024 Women’s Forum - Presidents of various thoracic societies, including our #PATS president, were honoured with recognition certificates by the ATS president for their exceptional leadership as women. Congratulations to these remarkable leaders! 👩🏾‍⚕️

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

Visit the @patscommunity booth at The Sails, Pavilion GS-9 at #ATS2024 Get to learn about our mission in promoting & advocating for respiratory wellness across Africa. Explore current opportunities for members & get inspired! #RespiratoryHealth

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

📢 With 2 weeks left until the application deadline!

We invite all clinical & non-clinical researcher in Africa looking for training in Methods in Epidemiologic Clinical & Operations Research in 🇰🇪 Sept 16 - 20, 2024 @atscommunity

Apply 👉https://t.co/3Aewsr8JZD
By: 31 May 24

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

@Our_DA Despicable advert this flag represents all we are proud of as South Africans. Very ill advised… more own goals for #DA

[Woolcock Institute of Medical Research @Woolcockmedical]

Congratulations to Woolcock research leader Prof Helen Reddel, who has been awarded a $2.7m NHMRC Investigator Grant for research aiming to reduce global death and disability due to asthma and other respiratory diseases. https://t.co/tPuVVOC0wa
#asthma #respiratory

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

Join us at this session on Global challenges in lung health! See you there.@patscommunity @NIHRglobal @naep_sa @EuroRespSoc @FIRS_LungsFirst

[American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity]

Join us for the ATS International Health Committee Symposium at #ATS2024! This symposium will explore the greatest global challenges to lung health.🌍Details below.

📆Sunday, May 19
🕐2:15 p.m. PDT
📍San Diego Convention Center
🔗Register for ATS2024: https://t.co/fV9FnBpxwo

[American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity]

Join us for the ATS International Health Committee Symposium at #ATS2024! This symposium will explore the greatest global challenges to lung health.🌍Details below.

📆Sunday, May 19
🕐2:15 p.m. PDT
📍San Diego Convention Center
🔗Register for ATS2024: https://t.co/fV9FnBpxwo

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

We are forever grateful to this icon for starting the MECOR program and for her amazing support for the next generation of research leaders on the continent! A huge thanks you Sonia! @patscommunity @asthmasa
@ALATorax @MelitaGordon5 @MLW_Programme @mamamecor

[American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity]

The ATS thanks A. Sonia Buist, MD, for her recent historic donation of $400,000, becoming the highest lifetime donor in its history. Catch her at the Women’s Forum on Monday, May 20, at #ATS2024! (1/2)

🔗Join Dr. Buist in supporting the MECOR Program: https://t.co/L9DtWtbGoS

[Refiloe Masekela @bronchigirl]

Are you an ECR interested in lung health and looking to get training in research methods? Join us for the next PATS MECOR course 2024!! See you in Kenya @atscommunity @NIHRglobal @GlobalAsthmaNet @UKZNCHS @AHRI_News

[Pan African Thoracic Society @patscommunity]

Applications are now OPEN for the PATS MECOR 2024 course in Kenya! 🇰🇪 Join us at Brackenhurst from September 16-20 for an enriching experience. Apply now!

🔗 To apply: https://t.co/3Aewsr8JZD
📅 Deadline: 31 May, 2024