Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa - AAFWA

05/05/2026

We are all woven together!
In alignment with the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day, the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform has launched its 2026 campaign, “We Are All Woven Together.” At the heart of this initiative is a global asthma testimonial map, designed to amplify patient voices across countries and cultures.
This interactive platform highlights both the shared realities and stark disparities in asthma care worldwide—bringing visibility to unmet needs, particularly in underserved regions. Despite geographic and socioeconomic differences, the message is consistent: all people living with asthma need timely, personalized, and optimal care.
Because asthma does not exist in isolation, effective management is not only about symptom control—it is about enabling quality of life. It affects the ability to work, to care for others, to pursue passions, and to live according to one’s values. This campaign underscores that improving asthma care benefits not only patients, but also their families, caregivers, and communities.

04/05/2026

We are all woven together!
In alignment with the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day, the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform has launched its 2026 campaign, “We Are All Woven Together.” At the heart of this initiative is a global asthma testimonial map, designed to amplify patient voices across countries and cultures.

This interactive platform highlights both the shared realities and stark disparities in asthma care worldwide—bringing visibility to unmet needs, particularly in underserved regions. Despite geographic and socioeconomic differences, the message is consistent: all people living with asthma need timely, personalized, and optimal care.

Because asthma does not exist in isolation, effective management is not only about symptom control—it is about enabling quality of life. It affects the ability to work, to care for others, to pursue passions, and to live according to one’s values. This campaign underscores that improving asthma care benefits not only patients, but also their families, caregivers, and communities.

20/02/2026

It's tomorrow! We are so excited to have F***y Sentenac (, ) back at GAAPP Academy! As a dedicated patient advocate living with severe atopic dermatitis and asthma, F***y combines lived experience with professional communication expertise to help you succeed.

In this session, you’ll discover how to build presentations, authentically bond with your audience, and communicate your story with lasting impact.

Mark your calendars:
📅 TOMORROW 19 February at 15:00 CET
📍 Online via Zoom (AI translation available)

Elevate your advocacy by learning from one of our community’s best! Whether you present research findings, educate healthcare professionals, support advocacy efforts, or engage patient communities, this session will share techniques to help you communicate clearly, confidently, and with impact.

🔗 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0htysxNCS2G9wk5In-DLBQ

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/headlines/asthma-awareness-campaign-wraps-up

The President of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA), Sheku Wai, told this medium that the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign, partially sponsored by the Global Airways and Allergy Platform (GAAPP), was designed to improve asthma outcomes in The Gambia through asthma educa...

10/02/2026

As part of activities of the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign of The Gambia Asthma Sensitization and Management Project, partially funded by Global Airways and Allergy Patients Platform (GAAPP), the AAFWA project team visited Alh. Masanneh Ceesay Islamic School (LBS), The Gambia

10/02/2026

As part of activities of the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign of The Gambia Asthma Sensitization and Management Project, partially funded by Global Airways and Allergy Patients Platform (GAAPP), the AAFWA project team visited the St. Charles Roman Catholic Lower and Upper Basic School, The Gambia.

10/02/2026

As part of activities of the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign of The Gambia Asthma Sensitization and Management Project, partially funded by Global Airways and Allergy Patients Platform (GAAPP), the AAFWA project team conducted, Asthma Awareness training session for both Parents and Teachers, within the Kanifing Municipality Council Area, Serrekunda, Gambia.

10/02/2026

As part of activities of the Asthma School Educational Awareness Campaign of The Gambia Asthma Sensitization and Management Project, partially funded by Global Airways and Allergy Patients Platform (GAAPP), the AAFWA project team visited Root Lower and Upper Basic School, Serrekunda, Gambia.