In the framework of celebration of World COPD Day a round table "Diseases of the respiratory system: the situation in Ukraine, problems, predictions" was hold.
 

The Institute of Tuberculosis and Pulmonology behalf F.G. Yanovsky became a partner of the event. The event was attended by doctors, representatives of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, manufacturers of drugs and experts.
 

A roundtable was attended by leading experts on the problem of world fame, including Director of the Institute of Tuberculosis and Pulmonology, Professor Y. I. Feshchenko.
 

World COPD Day is held in most countries and aims to inform patients, health professionals, the media and the public about ways to overcome chronic obstructive lung diseases. The initiative was supported by leading pharmaceutical companies.