30/08/2026
When CFers Take the Stage — Their Stories Matter 💙
Beyond the scientific discussions and expert presentations, one of the most powerful moments at Beyond Bronchiectasis: Expanding the Spectrum of Airway Disease was hearing directly from people living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Five members of the CF community — Abdul Mussawir Memon Abdul Mussawir Memon , CF Patient Advocate; Mr. Rizwan Mukati; Ms. Raheema Arbi Raheema ; Ms. Fatima Ragadia; and Mr. Faizan Punjwani — joined the forum and courageously shared their struggles, experiences, challenges and journeys living with CF.
Accompanied by Dr. Muhammad Fareeduddin and Ms. Tooba Seemi, their presence brought something beyond medical knowledge to the discussion: the patient perspective.
Their stories were a powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis, statistic and treatment plan is a person, a family and a journey.
We are deeply proud of every CFer who found the courage to speak, share and represent the CF community. Your voices matter. Your experiences matter. And your journeys can inspire change.