• Welcome message from the president

    The Pan African Thoracic Society is a major professional organization representing Lung Health in Africa. 

  • PATS Lung health Initiative (PALI) Award

    Apply for the PATS Lung health Initiative (PALI) Award by 24 August 2025

  • Announcing the MECOR Africa Small Grant Awards 2025

    Apply for the MECOR Africa small Grant Awards by 05 October 2025

  • Today is WORLD SLEEP DAY – 13 March 2026

    💤 Can digital tools help identify ongoing sleepiness in people with sleep apnoea?

    Some people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) continue to experience daytime sleepiness, even when using treatment such as CPAP.

    A recent study explored whether digital tools could help sleep clinics identify these patients earlier and ensure they receive the right support and follow-up care.

    Improving how symptoms are monitored could help healthcare teams better understand patients’ experiences and tailor treatment more effectively

  • Pan African Thoracic Society Newsletter From The President

    The Pan African Thoracic Society is a major professional organization representing Lung Health in Africa. 

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  • PATS & ESSB Conference 2025

  • Welcome message from the president

    The Pan African Thoracic Society is a major professional organization representing Lung Health in Africa. 

  • world asthma day

  • PAN AFRICAN THORACIC SOCIETY NEWSLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

    The Pan African Thoracic Society is a major professional organization representing Lung Health in Africa. 

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The Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society (JPATS) is an open-access peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality articles in the field of Pulmonology (adult and pediatric), Critical Care, Sleep, and Thoracic Surgery.

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