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Associação Portuguesa de Hipertensão Pulmonar

Mealhada, Portugal

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Profile last updated: October 4, 2026

About

Associação Portuguesa de Hipertensão Pulmonar is a non-profit association based in Mealhada, Portugal working on health, medical research.

The Associação Portuguesa de Hipertensão Pulmonar (APHP) is a non-profit organisation based in Mealhada, Portugal, working at national level to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of people with pulmonary hypertension. It supports patients, families and carers, promotes awareness and early diagnosis, encourages research, and campaigns for recognition of the condition as chronic, including through the Heróis do Ar campaign and webinars for patients and health professionals.

Location

Mealhada, Portugal

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Associação

VAT number

PT500035045

Focus areas

pulmonary hypertensionpatient supportawarenessrare diseasePortugal

Languages

PT

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMedical research

Works for

PatientsFamiliesCarers

How they work

Awareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningDirect services

Programmes

Campanha Heróis do Ar

Health · Portugal

National awareness campaign honouring patients and carers and promoting earlier diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, using a shared testimonial video.

Ciclo de Webinars

Health · Portugal

Series of online sessions for patients, carers and health professionals on pulmonary hypertension, including topics such as travel, rehabilitation and ethical and legal issues.

Countries of operation

Portugal

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

MembershipDonateFundraise

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Ferrer, Janssen, MSD, INATEL de Luso, Trilhos Luso-Bussaco

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