Hearty congratulations are extended to Professor Refiloe Masekela for receiving the prestigious American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) World Lung Health Award.

Renowned paediatric pulmonologist, UKZN’s Head of Paediatric and Child Health, Professor Refiloe Masekela (@Bronchigirl), is a renowned paediatric pulmonologist.

This award recognises outstanding contributions to improving global lung health through translational or implementation research, healthcare delivery, continuing education, patient care, or political advocacy, with a strong emphasis on addressing gender, racial, ethnic, and economic health disparities. Masekela, who boasts an impressive career spanning more than 17 years in lung health research, currently holds the distinguished position of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Professor (2022–2027), with a research focus on paediatric asthma and lung physiological testing.

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