Live Webinar: From Africa to Europe, Understanding the Spectrum and Treatable Traits of Paediatric Bronchiectasis

The Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) invite you to a joint paediatric webinar on 10 November 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00 CEST. Register on Zoom to take part.

Webinar details

• Date: 10 November 2026
• Time: 17:00 to 18:00 CEST
• Format: 60-minute live webinar on Zoom
• Organisers: Pan African Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society

Paediatric bronchiectasis is often under-recognised and diagnosed late, especially in low- and middle-income settings. This session links global epidemiology and lessons from the Child-BEARNet network with a practical treatable-traits approach to assessing and managing children with bronchiectasis.

Chairs

• Prof Refiloe Masekela (South Africa)
• Prof Bulent Karadag (Turkey)

Speakers

• A/Prof Charl Verwey (South Africa)
• Dr Ahmad Kanta (Italy)

Educational aims

• Describe the epidemiology and major causes of paediatric bronchiectasis.
• Identify clinically relevant treatable traits in an individual child with bronchiectasis.
• Recognise clinical features that should prompt suspicion in children.
• Integrate clinical, microbiology, imaging and lung function data.
• Explain the major lessons from the Child-BEARNet experience and their relevance to paediatric clinical practice.
• Apply a treatable-traits approach to develop individualised management strategies.