The Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF) is an umbrella organization of over 150 societies, and advises the government of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as the governments of the German federal countries in all topics of scientific medicine and medical research and classification.
From its inception, the ICS assumed the functions of the former INSALUD, which, among others, included the management of hospitals and primary care and out-of-hospital care centers of the Social Security. It also assumed the coordination of health services with entities that were not owned by the Administration.
The Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (SEPAR) is a professional organization dedicated to respiratory health in Spain. It unites over 6,000 healthcare professionals, focusing on scientific projects and initiatives that enhance patient care and societal health outcomes.
The Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (SBPT) is dedicated to advancing knowledge in respiratory health. It offers clinical guidelines, educational resources, and organizes events to enhance professional development in pneumology. The SBPT also promotes research and collaboration within the field.