The project ‘Inspire, Activate, Track’, an initiative of RESPIRA – Portuguese Association of People with COPD and other Chronic Respiratory Diseases, supported by the National School of Public Health of the NOVA University of Lisbon (NSPH NOVA) and the ciTechCare, was recognized by Roche Portugal, with a grant worth 5 thousand euros.

Through initiatives in the regions of Leiria, Almada-Seixal, Alentejo Coast and northern Alentejo, the project aims to promote physical activity as an essential and accessible intervention in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Funding will allow 400 to 800 participants to join, contributing to respiratory health literacy, reducing barriers to physical activity and fostering the active role of the community in the prevention and management of chronic respiratory diseases.

Renato Reis, PhD fellow in the area of physical activity promotion at NSPH NOVA, Ana Rita Goes, PhD, professor and researcher in the area of health promotion at NSPH NOVA and Joana Cruz, PhD, lecturer and researcher in the area of COPD, rehabilitation and promotion of physical activity in ciTechCare, are part of the research team of the project.

Roche analysed 65 applications and awarded 5 projects in the field of health, particularly in the areas of bone dysplasia, palliative care, hereditary cancer, acquired brain damage and respiratory diseases – this ‘Inspire, Activate, Track’ project.

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